Jim Pillen on Principles & Values

	Jim Pillen on Principles & Values

Appointed predecessor Gov. Pete Rickets to U.S.Senate

Nebraska Gov Jim Pillen made the expected choice, appointing his predecessor and political benefactor, Pete Ricketts, to the U.S. Senate. Ricketts, who finished his second term as governor last week, fills the seat that Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., vacated to lead the University of Florida.

Ricketts thanked Pillen and said he was grateful for the "unexpected opportunity. … I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity that Governor Pillen has given me."

Source: Nebraska Examiner on 2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial race , Jan 12, 2023

No reporter-led debates; they're political theater

If Jim Pillen wins the governor's race, he could become Nebraska's first governor since at least the 1970s to be elected without facing his opponents on a debate stage.

Pillen declined another debate last week, one offered by NTV News of Axtell, Nebraska. His decision followed confirmation that the Nebraska State Fair would not be hosting its traditional governor's debate this year.

This week, Pillen's campaign told the Nebraska Examiner that the Republican nominee will not participate in any debates. Pillen participated in candidate forums during the primary season, but he refused to debate his opponents during reporter-led debates then, as well.

"Our proven strategy remains the same: meeting Nebraskans face to face, one handshake at a time," said Pillen's campaign manager. "Jim is a livestock producer, not a politician, and he doesn't do political theater."

State Sen. Carol Blood, the Democrat facing Pillen in November, said she would agree to several debates.

Source: Nebraska Examiner on 2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial race , Aug 17, 2022

We need to put God back into our schools

Gov. Pete Ricketts voiced support for allowing more faith-based practices in Nebraska schools during an event celebrating Religious Freedom Week. Ricketts' comments came in response to a question regarding a tweet by Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Pillen. Ricketts, who cannot run for reelection because of term limits, has strongly supported Pillen's campaign for governor.

"We need to put God back into our schools," Pillen tweeted. "I strongly support efforts to put prayer back into our K-12 schools. We should be teaching the next generation to love God and our great country."

The tweet referenced the U.S. Supreme Court decision that determined a Washington high school football coach was within his rights to pray at midfield following football games.

Source: Omaha World-Herald: Twitter post:2022 Nebraska Governor race , Jun 29, 2022

Involved in Ignite the Faith, Youth for Christ Mission

St. Isidore's Church
Scotus Central Catholic High School Endowment Board
St. Augustine Mission Board of Directors
Archdiocese Ignite the Faith campaign
Christians Encounter Christ (CEC) Movement
Youth for Christ Mission

Source: 2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial campaign website JimPillen.com , May 12, 2022

America is the best country in the world

WHEREAS, America is the best country in the world and anyone can achieve the American Dream here; and
WHEREAS, Critical Race Theory seeks to silence opposing views and disparage important American ideals.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, that the Regents of the University of Nebraska oppose Critical Race Theory being imposed in curriculum, training, and programming.

Source: 2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial campaign website JimPillen.com , May 12, 2022

I believe in American exceptionalism

I will fight the socialist agenda at every turn. I believe in American exceptionalism, innovation and a good old-fashioned work ethic. I will oppose anything that will put government bureaucrats between patients and doctors and any policy that penalizes hard-work or incentivizes government dependency. We will stop efforts to implement massive new regulations that will kill jobs and harm our economy. Source: 2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial campaign website JimPillen.com , May 12, 2022

Protect those with Biblical views of life, gender, marriage

The freedom to worship God and follow one's conscience is our most fundamental right as Americans. I'll oppose any effort to limit freedom of conscience or persecute Nebraskans for their beliefs. That includes so-called "Fairness Ordinances," the "Equality Act," and other efforts to limit the freedoms of those with Biblical views of life, gender, and marriage. These awful proposals have no place in our state. Source: 2022 Nebraska website JimPillen.com "The Pillen Playbook" , May 12, 2022

Strongly support efforts to put prayer back into schools

Put God Back Into Our Schools. I strongly support efforts to put prayer back into our K-12 schools. We should be teaching the next generation to love God and our great country. Source: 2022 Nebraska website JimPillen.com "The Pillen Playbook" , May 12, 2022

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