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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Jon Bruning on Principles & Values
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- OpEd: Became multimillionaire while serving in public office. (May 2012)
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Dave Heineman on Principles & Values
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| Republican NE Governor:
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Chuck Herbster on Principles & Values
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Bob Krist on Principles & Values
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Democratic Candidate for governor of Nebraska:
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- Changed parties, not important what letter was behind name. (Oct 2018)
- Reputation for being a pragmatic, fair conservative. (Oct 2017)
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Peter Ricketts on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Family founded Ameritrade and has net worth of $4.5 billion. (Aug 2005)
- Native Nebraskan and “typical Midwestern”. (Aug 2005)
- Parents donated to Nelson; and will now vote for Ricketts. (Aug 2005)
- Wife is a registered Democrat and national party donor. (Aug 2005)
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Senate:
NE 2020: 2020 NE Senatorial race
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Dave Domina on Principles & Values
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Deb Fischer on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Ran underdog primary campaign on shoestring budget. (May 2012)
- Do Nebraskans want more career politician in Washington? (May 2012)
- TV ad: "End the political bull". (May 2012)
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Chris Janicek on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Supports Rural Nebraska Bill of Rights. (Jun 2020)
- Fight against social injustice with every bone in my body. (Jun 2020)
- Represent Nebraskans with respect, integrity and worth. (Apr 2020)
- Impeachment about upholding rule of law. (Dec 2019)
- Not about left or right, but moving forward. (Sep 2019)
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Shane Osborn on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Jul 2014)
- Endorsed by Tea Party-oriented group, Freedom Works. (Nov 2013)
- Born in South Dakota; learned to fly at early age. (Nov 2001)
- Joined Civil Air Patrol at age 12. (Nov 2001)
- At age 16, took 220 stitches in near-fatal car crash. (Nov 2001)
- Piloted crippled aircraft to China after midair collision. (Apr 2001)
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Jane Raybould on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for Nebraska U.S. Senator:
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Ben Sasse on Principles & Values
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| Republican Jr Senator:
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Brad Ashford on Principles & Values
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Democratic House Member (District 2):
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- Appointed to positions by both Republicans and Democrats. (Nov 2014)
- Targeted House race in national Red to Blue program. (Oct 2014)
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Don Bacon on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 2):
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- Priorities: be a good Christian, husband, father and citizen. (Nov 2016)
- I was raised reading National Review and Human Events. (Nov 2016)
- Supports Judeo-Christian framework of morality. (Nov 2016)
- Supports religious liberty and sees it at risk. (Nov 2016)
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Jeff Fortenberry on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (NE-1):
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- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Adrian Smith on Principles & Values
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Republican:
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- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Lee Terry on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (NE-2):
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- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
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Mike Johanns on Principles & Values
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Secretary of Agriculture; previously Republican NE Governor:
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- Focus on small towns. (Aug 2008)
- Priorities: tax relief, education, family. (Jan 2001)
- Voted NO on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Midwestern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
- Member of the Western Governors' Association. (Aug 2001)
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Doug Bereuter on Principles & Values
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 1):
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- Religious affiliation: Lutheran. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Jon Christensen on Principles & Values
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 2):
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- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Jim Exon on Principles & Values
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| Democratic Senator (Former):
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Charlie Matulka on Principles & Values
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| 2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (NE):
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Bill Barrett on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 3):
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- Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Jon Bruning on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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- OpEd: Became multimillionaire while serving in public office. (May 2012)
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Pat Flynn on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Endorsed by Republican Liberty Caucus. (May 2012)
- I'm the only candidate who is not a "career politician". (Apr 2012)
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Chuck Hagel on Principles & Values
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Republican Sr Senator (NE):
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- 16 years is enough in the Senate; not running for president. (Sep 2007)
- Third-party candidacies difficult; but we need alternatives. (Sep 2007)
- Voted with Republican Party 79.4% of 311 votes. (Sep 2007)
- No plans to change party; no current plans to run for prez. (Jul 2007)
- Presidential race started absurdly early; need issues focus. (Jul 2007)
- Offers independent ticket to NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg. (May 2007)
- Sandhills PAC supports 17 Senate & 12 House candidates. (Dec 2006)
- 90% conservative voting record; 95% support of Pres. Bush. (Dec 2006)
- Return our culture to values that made America great. (Sep 2006)
- 1979: Married wife Patsy; but divorced by 1982. (Sep 2006)
- Finalist on Bush VP list, & interested in presidency. (May 2002)
- Voted YES on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
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Mike Johanns on Principles & Values
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Secretary of Agriculture; previously Republican NE Governor:
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- Focus on small towns. (Aug 2008)
- Priorities: tax relief, education, family. (Jan 2001)
- Voted NO on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Midwestern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
- Member of the Western Governors' Association. (Aug 2001)
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Bob Kerrey on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger (previously Senator):
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- Religious affiliation: Congregationalist. (Nov 2000)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
- Fund the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program. (Dec 1997)
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Scott Kleeb on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Always keep Nebraska’s interest first. (Aug 2008)
- Emphasizes uniting people behind change. (May 2008)
- Fourth generation Nebraskan raised on homesteading stories. (Mar 2008)
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Steven Larrick on Principles & Values
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Green Senate Challenger:
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- Healthy world relations; healthy planet; healthy Americans. (Jun 2008)
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Tom Osborne on Principles & Values
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| Republican (District 3):
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Tony Raimondo on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Emphasizes business experience as campaign credential. (May 2008)
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Peter Ricketts on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Family founded Ameritrade and has net worth of $4.5 billion. (Aug 2005)
- Native Nebraskan and “typical Midwestern”. (Aug 2005)
- Parents donated to Nelson; and will now vote for Ricketts. (Aug 2005)
- Wife is a registered Democrat and national party donor. (Aug 2005)
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Don Stenberg on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate challenger (NE):
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- Our country's going in the wrong direction. (May 2012)
- Most campaign funds come from South Carolina PAC. (May 2012)
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David Kramer on Principles & Values
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| Republican challenger, state party chair (lost May primary):
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Ben Nelson on Principles & Values
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Democratic Sr Senator (NE):
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- Voted with Democratic Party 77.8% of 325 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted YES on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Senate New Democrat Coalition. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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