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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Jon Bruning on Immigration
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Enforce existing laws with no option for amnesty. (Jul 2011)
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Dave Heineman on Immigration
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Republican NE Governor:
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- No taxpayer-funded prenatal care for illegal immigrants. (Apr 2012)
- End Medicaid services for illegal immigrants. (Feb 2010)
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Chuck Herbster on Immigration
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Bob Krist on Immigration
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Democratic Candidate for governor of Nebraska:
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- Voted in support of DACA recipients. (Oct 2018)
- Supports prenatal care for illegal immigrants. (Feb 2018)
- Provide prenatal care regardless of immigration status. (Apr 2012)
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Peter Ricketts on Immigration
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- No Syrian refugee resettlement until full federal review. (Nov 2015)
- No state services for illegal immigrants. (Nov 2014)
- Secure America’s borders, without amnesty. (May 2006)
- Secure the border and establish official English. (May 2006)
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Senate:
NE 2020: 2020 NE Senatorial race
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Dave Domina on Immigration
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Rounding up 11M people has financial and human cost. (May 2014)
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Deb Fischer on Immigration
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- More troops on our southern border. (May 2012)
- Opposes illegal alien college benefits. (Oct 2012)
- Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
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Chris Janicek on Immigration
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Endorsed by Latinx group, opposes collaboration with ICE. (Jun 2020)
- We need immigrants to work and contribute to our economy. (Apr 2020)
- Current immigration system broken & violates human rights. (Apr 2020)
- We are a nation of immigrants; we need reform. (Jan 2020)
- Anti-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Shane Osborn on Immigration
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Jul 2014)
- Begin with strict border control but don't allow citizenship. (Jul 2013)
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Jane Raybould on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for Nebraska U.S. Senator:
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- Supports letting "DACA" youths stay. (Aug 2017)
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Ben Sasse on Immigration
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Emergencies Act too broad; except Trump's border policies. (Mar 2019)
- Neither party has gotten serious about border security. (Mar 2014)
- Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
- Strongly pro-border wall, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Strongly pro-ICE, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Strongly anti-sanctuary city, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Pro-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Brad Ashford on Immigration
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Democratic House Member (District 2):
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- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
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Don Bacon on Immigration
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Republican (District 2):
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- More employer enforcement; more secure borders. (Nov 2016)
- Supports constructing a wall to control our border. (Nov 2016)
- Supports ban on resettlement of Syrian refugees. (Nov 2016)
- Supports illegals returning to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
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Jeff Fortenberry on Immigration
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Republican Representative (NE-1):
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- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Rated 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
- Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Jul 2014)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Adrian Smith on Immigration
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Republican:
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- End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
- Rated A+ by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Lee Terry on Immigration
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Republican Representative (NE-2):
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- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 75% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Mike Johanns on Immigration
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Secretary of Agriculture; previously Republican NE Governor:
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- Secure the border, provide no amnesty. (Jun 2008)
- Secure our borders; no amnesty; verifiable job enforcement. (Mar 2008)
- Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
- Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
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Doug Bereuter on Immigration
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 1):
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- Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted NO on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
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Jon Christensen on Immigration
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 2):
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- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
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Jim Exon on Immigration
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| Democratic Senator (Former):
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Charlie Matulka on Immigration
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| 2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (NE):
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Bill Barrett on Immigration
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Republican (District 3):
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- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Jon Bruning on Immigration
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Enforce existing laws with no option for amnesty. (Jul 2011)
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Pat Flynn on Immigration
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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- No amnesty; learn English; require sponsorship. (Jul 2011)
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Chuck Hagel on Immigration
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Republican Sr Senator (NE):
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- Tamper-proof ID and rational middle ground. (Nov 2010)
- Tie work to legal residency; legalize after 5 years. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
- Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
- Rated 16% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Increase limitations for H-1B, H-2B, and L-visas. (Apr 2008)
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Mike Johanns on Immigration
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Secretary of Agriculture; previously Republican NE Governor:
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- Secure the border, provide no amnesty. (Jun 2008)
- Secure our borders; no amnesty; verifiable job enforcement. (Mar 2008)
- Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
- Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
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Bob Kerrey on Immigration
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Democratic Challenger (previously Senator):
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- Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
- Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
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Scott Kleeb on Immigration
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Oppose giving benefit to illegal workers. (Oct 2008)
- Build border fence; increase border patrol. (Aug 2008)
- No amnesty for lawbreakers. (Aug 2008)
- Both employers and illegal immigrants should be punished. (Jul 2008)
- Not feasible to deport 12 million illegal immigrants. (May 2008)
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Steven Larrick on Immigration
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Green Senate Challenger:
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- Supports amnesty & a pathway to citizenship. (Jun 2008)
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Tom Osborne on Immigration
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Republican (District 3):
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- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
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Tony Raimondo on Immigration
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Secure the borders first. (May 2008)
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Peter Ricketts on Immigration
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- No Syrian refugee resettlement until full federal review. (Nov 2015)
- No state services for illegal immigrants. (Nov 2014)
- Secure America’s borders, without amnesty. (May 2006)
- Secure the border and establish official English. (May 2006)
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Don Stenberg on Immigration
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Republican Senate challenger (NE):
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- Secure our Borders against terrorists & illegals. (Jul 2011)
- Strengthen our borders. (Jan 2006)
- Supports “Immigration helps our economy-encourage it”. (Sep 2000)
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David Kramer on Immigration
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Republican challenger, state party chair (lost May primary):
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- Secure our borders so illegal immigration isn’t commonplace. (Jan 2006)
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Ben Nelson on Immigration
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Democratic Sr Senator (NE):
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- Supports “Immigration helps our economy-encourage it”. (Sep 2000)
- Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
- Rated 83% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Ease Canadian border-crossing rules. (Oct 1999)
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