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from State of Nebraska Archives (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Ben Sasse: Defend the sanctity of life. Ben Sasse: Stop taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood. Bob Kerrey: Trust women rather than regulating half the population. Bob Kerrey: Government should stay out of abortion decision. Bob Krist: I oppose abortion rights but otherwise would run as Democrat. Bob Krist: Opposed commemorative certificates for miscarriages. Carol Blood: It's not appropriate to make our bodies political. Carol Blood: Provide for commemorative certificates for miscarriages. Chuck Herbster: Protect innocent life from conception to natural death. Chuck Herbster: Protect innocent life from conception to natural death. Dave Domina: Women should search their soul before deciding on abortion. Dave Heineman: Signs informed consent Legislation. Deb Fischer: Look at the record: Opposes abortion. Deb Fischer: Exception for life of mother but not incest nor rape. Deb Fischer: I believe in the sanctity of life. Don Bacon: Support the 5-month abortion ban. Don Bacon: Life starts at conception. Jim Pillen: I am proudly pro-life, life begins at conception. Mike Flood: I'll work to ban abortions and expand prohibitions. Mike Johanns: Partial-birth abortion is a barbaric practice. Mike Johanns: No new embryonic stem cell lines, but existing research ok. Peter Ricketts: Life begins at conception. Peter Ricketts: Nebraska is pro-life; my budget is pro-life. Peter Ricketts: Signed providing commemorative certificates for miscarriages. Shane Osborn: Human life begins at conception. Steven Larrick: No government control over a woman's body. Steven Larrick: Supports embryonic stem cell research. Theresa Thibodeau: As a child, prayed with my parents outside abortion clinics. Theresa Thibodeau: Provide for commemorative certificates for miscarriages. Jim Pillen: Nebraskans have been praying for 50 years to end abortion. Jim Pillen: Launch a yearlong "Culture of Life and Love Initiative". Preston Love: Eliminate barriers impeding access to abortion services. Dan Osborn: I do not support extreme national measures to ban abortion. |
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Budget & Economy Ben Sasse: Reform entitlement programs & live within our means. Ben Sasse: OpEd: Criticized for giving up seat on Agriculture Committee. Bob Kerrey: Balanced budget amendment would double NE unemployment. Bob Kerrey: We balanced the budget in the 1990s without an amendment. Carol Blood: Deteriorating infrastructure slows our ability to compete. Chris Janicek: Government will have to provide much more stimulus aid. Chris Janicek: Out-of-control spending has to end. Dave Heineman: Use $1.2 billion in cash reserves to reduce over-taxation. Deb Fischer: Congress spends every dime they can get their hands on. Deb Fischer: Balanced budget amendment forces tough decisions on cuts. Don Bacon: Reduce our domestic spending, and reform our entitlements. Jim Pillen: Expand broadband access to every corner of our state. Jim Pillen: There is no room for wasteful government spending. Mike Flood: Stop socialist giveaways that will destroy our economy. Mike Johanns: Growing the economy will balance the budget over time. Mike Johanns: I'm the only candidate who's actually dealt with the budget. Peter Ricketts: $500 million to construct a canal reservoir system. Scott Kleeb: End pork-barrel spending. Scott Kleeb: Return to pay-as-you-go spending. Scott Kleeb: Bush & Johanns created current failed policies. Shane Osborn: Combat spending instead of kicking the can down the road. Shane Osborn: Nation can grow out of fiscal woes by expanding the economy. Shane Osborn: Free enterprise is the key to national prosperity. Theresa Thibodeau: Trillions in social spending is lunatic's impossible dream. Jim Pillen: Say "no" to excessive government spending. Jim Pillen: Agencies must focus on what is needed, not what is nice. Jim Pillen: Infrastructure needs are more important than ever before. Peter Ricketts: Delivered historic tax relief by controlling spending. Preston Love: Critical that we utilize and leverage federal funds. Lynne Walz: Balancing the state's budget is a top priority. |
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Civil Rights Ben Sasse: Don't redefine one-man-one-woman marriage. Ben Sasse: Kids are best raised in a world with one mother & one father. Ben Sasse: Children are best raised by a father and mother. Bob Krist: Switches position, now pro-LGBT rights. Carol Blood: Protect hair textures/styles from job discrimination. Chris Janicek: Protect human rights for women, immigrants, race, sexuality. Chris Janicek: Problems get fixed when people vote. Chris Janicek: Apologized for sexist texts to woman staffer, won't withdraw. Dave Domina: Government should stay out of private matters like marriage. Dave Domina: Feds SHOULD define marriage, but not as one-man-one-woman. Dave Domina: End gender paycheck inequity & all gender favoritism. Jim Pillen: Critical race theory is anti-American ideology. Jim Pillen: Opposes protection for sexual orientation, gender identity. Jim Pillen: I'll oppose the radical transgender agenda at every turn. Jon Bruning: No affirmative action in public employment or contracting. Jon Bruning: No civil unions; no same-sex marriage. Mike Flood: Protect hair textures/styles from job discrimination. Mike Johanns: Define marriage as between a man and a woman. Mike Johanns: No affirmative action. Peter Ricketts: Marriage is the union of one woman and one man. Peter Ricketts: Protect hair textures/styles from job discrimination. Shane Osborn: Government shouldn't redefine marriage. Steven Larrick: Sexual orientation & gender identity in discrimination laws. Steven Larrick: Allow same-sex couples to marry. Steven Larrick: Continue affirmative action programs. Jim Pillen: Restrict gender-affirming care & abortion care. Jim Pillen: I don't want my granddaughter competing against a boy. Brett Lindstrom: Protect hair textures/styles from job discrimination. Preston Love: Provide support to historically disadvantaged farmers. Preston Love: Founder and director of Black Votes Matter Institute . Dan Osborn: People's private lives are no business but their own. Preston Love: Honor the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community . Jim Pillen: Transgender girls should be barred from girl's locker rooms. Peter Ricketts: Urged NCAA to ban transgender athletes from women's sports. Lynne Walz: Opposed ban on trans students from sports competition. |
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Corporations Ben Sasse: Give all employers an opportunity to grow within America. Ben Sasse: FactCheck: stretched truth on job as management consultant. Chris Janicek: Tax policy hurts working class: overturn corporate tax cuts. Dave Domina: Stop allowing companies to outsource jobs. Dave Domina: Big corporations pay their fair share. Dave Heineman: We lowered taxes over last 3 years; do same for next 4 years. Jane Raybould: Fight for Main Street, not Wall Street. Scott Kleeb: Close corporate tax loopholes; keep R&D tax credits. Dan Osborn: Support competition in the meatpacking industry. Peter Ricketts: Cut corporate taxes and top individual income tax. Jim Pillen: Big food industry is selling deceptively-named fake meat. |
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Crime ACLU: Death penalty is a broken process; abolish it nationwide. Ben Sasse: Rip up Epstein plea deal; pursue co-conspirators. Bob Krist: Fix the prison system; stop the talking about it. Bob Krist: Repeal death penalty, might make exception for treason. Bob Krist: For setting aside of conviction after sentence served. Brett Lindstrom: Don't coddle criminals who harm our most innocent. Carol Blood: We need a prison system that helps reform individuals. Carol Blood: For setting aside of conviction after sentence served. Chuck Herbster: Contributed to a pro-death penalty initiative. Dave Domina: Defended and exonerated death row inmates. Dave Heineman: Don't reduce sentences automatically for "good time". Don Stenberg: Supports "stand-your-ground" self-defense laws. Jim Pillen: Calls to defund the police are reckless and dangerous. Jim Pillen: Enhance criminal penalties for looting, resisting arrest. Jon Bruning: Supports death penalty by lethal injection in Nebraska. Jon Bruning: End parole for repeat violent offenders. Jon Bruning: Supports "stand-your-ground" self-defense laws. Mike Flood: Ensure our police officers are defended not defunded. Mike Johanns: Juvenile justice package: more funding; more coordination. Mike Johanns: Supports death penalty for federal crimes. Pat Flynn: Supports "stand-your-ground" self-defense laws. Peter Ricketts: Automated sentence calculation for Department of Corrections. Peter Ricketts: First NE execution in 20 years, with new drug combination. Peter Ricketts: Build a new, modern correctional facility. Peter Ricketts: Fully fund replacement of Nebraska State Penitentiary. Peter Ricketts: Vetoed setting aside of conviction after sentence served. Steven Larrick: Eliminate the federal death penalty. Steven Larrick: Prevent criminal behavior rather than focus on punishment. Theresa Thibodeau: Police have been turned into public enemies as crime spikes. Theresa Thibodeau: Oppose setting aside of conviction after sentence served. Jim Pillen: Meet programming needs of inmates to reduce recidivism. Peter Ricketts: Fought for ballot initiative to restore death penalty. Preston Love: Advocated for fairer application of criminal justice. |
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Drugs Ben Sasse: Leave marijuana regulation to states, not feds. Dave Domina: Feds need to address marijuana in bordering Colorado. Dave Domina: Legal structure is not ready legal marijuana. Jon Bruning: Requested an earmark to fund a drug-war program. Scott Kleeb: Treat kids' substance abuse as a mental health issue. Peter Ricketts: If you legalize marijuana, you're gonna kill your kids. Dan Osborn: Rated C+ by NORML: don't criminalize marijuana. Deb Fischer: Rated F by NORML: no medical marijuana. Peter Ricketts: Rated F by NORML: no medical marijuana. Dan Osborn: Stop putting people in prison for cannabis crimes. Jim Pillen: Limit cultivation of medical cannabis plants. Lynne Walz: For medical marijuana, against legalization for recreation. |
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Education Ben Sasse: At Midland U., fixed broken system of higher ed. Ben Sasse: Opposes Common Core State Standards. Ben Sasse: Fought against tougher environmental regulations. Bob Krist: Wants voters to weigh in on education decisions. Brett Lindstrom: Encouraged college savings plan for employees. Carol Blood: More state financing to reduce reliance on property tax. Carol Blood: New approach to student debt should start at beginning. Chuck Herbster: There's zero place for CRT in the schools of Nebraska. Dave Domina: Common Core: feds have an interest in common understanding. Dave Domina: Treat public education as a basic right of citizenship. Dave Heineman: $1.5M Nebraska Internship Program for college students. Dave Heineman: Virtual school is good for Nebraska. Dave Heineman: Increasing state aid to education from $852M to $939M. Dave Heineman: Two-year tuition freeze for State colleges via more funding. Don Bacon: Reduce micromanagement & oppose Common Core. Jane Raybould: State's public schools should be invested in. Jim Pillen: Committed to K-12 education, I support options for parents. Jim Pillen: Ban the teaching of sex education in public schools. Jim Pillen: Teach children America is the greatest country in the world. Jim Pillen: We should be teaching the next generation to love God. Jon Bruning: Vouchers for public, private, & religious schools. Mike Johanns: $27M for state colleges' recruitment & diversity. Mike Johanns: More teacher bonuses and incentives, locally decided. Mike Johanns: Opposes "No Child Left Behind"--leave it to states. Peter Ricketts: Oppose the implementation of Common Core. Peter Ricketts: $16 million in scholarships to connect students with careers. Peter Ricketts: Fully fund aid to K-12 education, invest in next generation. Scott Kleeb: Accountability should enhance and support, not to punish. Scott Kleeb: More college via Pell Grants, & G.I. Bill. Steven Larrick: Federally funded universal pre-K programs. Steven Larrick: Federal funding for charter schools. Theresa Thibodeau: Time for administrators & teachers to know they work for us. Theresa Thibodeau: Schools have indoctrinated and sexualized our children. Carol Blood: Debt-free two-year degree from Nebraska community colleges. Jim Pillen: Utilize community colleges to train students in the trades. Jim Pillen: $50 million for scholarships outside of public education . Peter Ricketts: Scrap radically inappropriate sex education topics . Dan Osborn: I'm against voucher programs for private schools. Dan Osborn: Government should not be bailing out student debt. Deb Fischer: Opposed student loan payment pause . Peter Ricketts: Declared School Choice Week in Nebraska. Preston Love: Vouchers only benefit wealthy families . Preston Love: Ricketts should debate me on our divergent education views. Lynne Walz: "Soft no" on state-funded vouchers for private schools. |
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Energy & Oil Ben Sasse: Shale oil revolution could create energy independence. Ben Sasse: Stop Obama's war on coal; stop picking winners & losers. Carol Blood: It's time for timely action, not just words. Chris Janicek: Clean energy must be invested in to avert carbon emissions. Chris Janicek: We want a planet to live on and a democracy to live in. Dave Domina: Impact of fossil fuels on our environment is real. Dave Heineman: Support pipeline but not at expense of environment. Jane Raybould: Revoke tax breaks for oil & gas companies to pay for roads. Jon Bruning: Coal is good, cheap energy. Mike Flood: Fight the farm-killing Green New Deal. Mike Flood: All of the above: ethanol, coal, and natural gas. Mike Johanns: New corn genetics brings 40% yield increase & more ethanol. Mike Johanns: Opposes Warner-Lieberman Climate Security Act. Peter Ricketts: Don't reduce the ethanol Renewable Fuels Standard. Rick Berg: AdWatch: Support oil exploration and coal mining. Scott Kleeb: Release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Scott Kleeb: Always a supporter of ethanol; along with solar & wind. Scott Kleeb: Supports Warner-Lieberman Climate Security Act. Shane Osborn: No subsidies for wind and solar. Steven Larrick: We need a renewable energy policy. Steven Larrick: Green energy is the future of Nebraska. Steven Larrick: Only candidate to oppose drilling in ANWR. Steven Larrick: More ethanol; more emission controls; more alternative fuels. Peter Ricketts: Pipeline accidents are terrible but we can't take zero risk. Preston Love: Tell the truth about climate change and respond to it. Dan Osborn: Solar energy ok, if on private land. Deb Fischer: Don't force EVs on the public; end EV tax credits. Jim Pillen: We're capturing carbon from ethanol plants. |
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Environment Ben Sasse: Fight any expansion of the Clean Water Act. Dave Heineman: Vetoes 25% State Park Fee Increase. Deb Fischer: Base gas tax on price, not volume, to pay for highways. Deb Fischer: Ease regulations that affect Omaha sewer separation project. Don Bacon: Support REINs Act to control our bureaucracies. Scott Kleeb: Increase flexibility in the Conservation Reserve Program. Scott Kleeb: Develop a long-term water strategy. Peter Ricketts: Biden's conservation goals would devastate state's economy. Dan Osborn: Keep our air breathable and our water and land clean. Preston Love: Prioritize our environment: tighten regulations. |
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Families & Children Brad Ashford: Provide prenatal care regardless of immigration status. Brett Lindstrom: Help families of fallen first responders in time of need. Dave Heineman: Reform child welfare system: collaborative & measurable. Mike Flood: Provide prenatal care regardless of immigration status. Peter Ricketts: More resources for Child and Family Services. Scott Kleeb: Support healthy childbearing & treat post-partum depression. Jim Pillen: Special Education fund: never give up on a single kid. Preston Love: Champion the implementation of paid family leave policies. Dan Osborn: Mandatory bereavement leave for all workers. Deb Fischer: Religious liberty trumps same-sex marriage protection. |
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Foreign Policy Ben Sasse: Healthy skepticism of foreign entanglements. Ben Sasse: Unstinting advocate for American engagement in the world. Ben Sasse: Putin leads a thugocracy; runs disinformation everywhere. Chuck Herbster: Israel needs us, so we will stand with them. Deb Fischer: Leadership & strong messages make the world safer. Don Stenberg: Strong support for traditional ally Israel. Jon Bruning: Strong support for traditional ally Israel. Pat Flynn: Strong support for traditional ally Israel. Scott Kleeb: Stop genocide in Darfur. Shane Osborn: Economic sanctions against Russia to stem Ukrainian crisis. Peter Ricketts: Need to keep putting pressure on Chinese Communist Party. Jim Pillen: Keep enemies of our country from owning land in our state. Dan Osborn: US should do what it can to bring resolution in Middle East. Peter Ricketts: Protect Ukraine from further aggression by Russia. |
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Free Trade Ben Sasse: Supports presidential Trade Promotion Authority. Bob Krist: Trump's trade war would devastate Nebraska's economy. Chris Janicek: Repeal tariffs; work out deals with trade partners. Chris Janicek: Trade wars work against Nebraska farmers. Chris Janicek: Needs more negotiations with trading partners. Chris Janicek: End tariffs through negotiations and better pricing. Chuck Herbster: Grow trade markets to jumpstart our agricultural industries. Chuck Herbster: Grow foreign markets to jumpstart agriculture industries. Dave Heineman: Expand trade with Taiwan & Hong Kong. Dave Heineman: Trade mission: Nebraska exports to China grow rapidly. Jane Raybould: Foreign trade important to Nebraska. Jim Pillen: Promote our agricultural products around the world. Peter Ricketts: Exports boost Nebraska economy. Steven Larrick: We need fair trade that protects people and environment. Scott Kleeb: Promote fair trade, not free trade. Peter Ricketts: Tariffs are hurting Americans and specifically Nebraskans. Jim Pillen: Trump tariffs will cause indigestion, but not in long haul. |
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Government Reform Ben Sasse: Permanent bureaucracy should not write big legislation. Ben Sasse: Optimistic about America but pessimistic about Washington. Ben Sasse: AdWatch: Campaign film "The Outsider", after years in DC. Ben Sasse: Reduce level of influence of lobbyists with both parties. Ben Sasse: Push back against overly strict, dumb regulations. Bob Krist: State government needs overhaul to properly serve. Brett Lindstrom: Government should never operate as nanny towards business. Brett Lindstrom: Make it easier to vote and harder to cheat. Carol Blood: Counties are footing the bill for state's unfunded mandates. Chuck Herbster: Supports Trump's claim of 2020 election irregularities. Chuck Herbster: Conservatives have to push against federal overreach. Chuck Herbster: America is broke, and the answer is term limits. Dave Heineman: Disallow using government resources for politics. Deb Fischer: No campaign contributions from industry tied to your office. Deb Fischer: Against earmarks and would oppose them. Deb Fischer: Accused of coordinating anti-Bruning TV ad with super-PAC. Don Stenberg: Don't renew legislative earmarks; and attack past ones. Jim Pillen: Stand up to radicals using fake meat to attack Nebraska. Jim Pillen: I strongly support the Voter ID ballot initiative. Jon Bruning: No campaign donation limits; but full disclosure. Jon Bruning: Political contributions ok from out-of-state coal companies. Jon Bruning: Don't renew legislative earmarks, but past ones ok. Mike Flood: I support commonsense measures like voter ID. Mike Flood: Don't suffocate the tech world with burdensome regulations. Pat Flynn: Don't renew legislative earmarks. Pat Flynn: No earmarks: it's not my duty to bring home the bacon. Peter Ricketts: Government agencies should be user focused. Scott Kleeb: Johanns wastefully spent $20M studying crawdads in Australia. Shane Osborn: Cut 60 redundant federal agencies and save $60B. Shane Osborn: Photo ID for voting. Steven Larrick: Public funding of elections creates fair political system. Peter Ricketts: The House Jan. 6 committee was largely a partisan exercise. Peter Ricketts: Require Voter ID to boost belief in the integrity of voting. Jim Pillen: Get government out of the way; reduce regulations. Preston Love: Expand early voting; combat voter suppression. Dan Osborn: Pass term limits for Congress, 12 years in each chamber. Jim Pillen: We have created far too many boards and commissions. Jim Pillen: Pass winner take all for electoral college votes. |
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Gun Control Ben Sasse: Self-described as pro-guns and pro-life. Ben Sasse: Second Amendment rights pre-date government. Bob Krist: Support restricting magazine capacity & registering handguns. Bob Krist: Don't restrict juvenile offenders from guns until age 25. Brett Lindstrom: Citizens have a right to own firearms and defend themselves. Carol Blood: Restrict serious juvenile offenders from guns until age 25. Chris Janicek: Supports Second Amendment with background checks & licensing. Chuck Herbster: Fight for your Second Amendment Rights. Chuck Herbster: Will fight for your Second Amendment Rights. Dave Domina: Right to enjoy weapons should have restrictions. Dave Heineman: Harsher punishment for unlawful handguns. Deb Fischer: Support stand-your-ground self-defense laws. Deb Fischer: No proposals on high capacity magazines or background checks. Don Bacon: Gun control means only criminals have guns. Don Stenberg: Opposed nominee for stripping Americans of gun rights. Jane Raybould: Commonsense gun safety measures, like banning bump stocks. Jane Raybould: Renew the assault weapons ban; they are killing machines. Jim Pillen: Don't allow anyone to suspend our Second Amendment rights. Mike Flood: Don't infringe our sacred right to keep and bear arms. Peter Ricketts: Supports Nebraska's concealed carry law. Peter Ricketts: Restrict serious juvenile offenders from guns until age 25. Scott Kleeb: Second Amendment is part of our rural way of life. Shane Osborn: Opposes more gun restrictions. Steven Larrick: We need to reduce gun violence in America. Theresa Thibodeau: Restrict serious juvenile offenders from guns until age 25. Preston Love: We believe in guns but not in assault weapons. Dan Osborn: Combat school shootings while protecting the 2nd Amendment. |
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Health Care Ben Sasse: I'm the national anti-ObamaCare Senate candidate. Ben Sasse: Job change causes uninsurance; so make insurance portable. Bob Kerrey: Supports ObamaCare even though he knows it's unpopular. Bob Krist: Honored for work with nursing/assisted living homes. Bob Krist: Proposed requiring meningitis vaccine for students. Carol Blood: Attract next generation of medical professionals to Nebraska. Chris Janicek: Health care shouldn't be an expense but an investment. Chris Janicek: Health care for millions will be my number one priority. Chuck Herbster: The choice to be vaccinated is personal. Dave Domina: There are good features in ObamaCare, like age-26 insurance. Dave Heineman: Don't spend money on ObamaCare until Supreme Court decision. Dave Heineman: Nebraska will not be pressured into expanding Medicaid. Deb Fischer: Repeal ObamaCare health overhaul. Deb Fischer: I won't steal $700 billion from Medicare. Don Bacon: More market-based options for healthcare. Jane Raybould: Reform ObamaCare; look at single-payer. Jim Pillen: Opposed to mask/COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Jon Bruning: Signed lawsuit opposing ObamaCare. Mike Flood: I oppose COVID-19 vaccination mandates & mandatory testing. Mike Johanns: Use tobacco settlement for biomedical research. Mike Johanns: $6M increase in funding for mental health. Mike Johanns: Opposes a single-payer government run program. Mike Johanns: Alternative community hospitals got 9000 more people treated. Mike Johanns: Didn't phase out adult mental health care services. Mike Johanns: Giving all taxpayers federal coverage would cost $480B. Peter Ricketts: Oppose ObamaCare and oppose Medicaid expansion. Peter Ricketts: Cannot trust Medicaid federal matching grants. Peter Ricketts: Patients can be transferred if rural hospitals not prepared. Peter Ricketts: Kept state "open for business" during pandemic. Peter Ricketts: People shouldn't have to choose between job and vaccination. Scott Kleeb: Parity for mental health; coverage for dental health. Scott Kleeb: Alternative community treatment not adequately funded. Scott Kleeb: Shouldn't phase out adult mental health care services. Scott Kleeb: Give all taxpayers access to federal coverage like Congress. Shane Osborn: Propose better options, then repeal ObamaCare. Shane Osborn: AdWatch: Never waver to repeal ObamaCare & protect freedom. Shane Osborn: Repeal ObamaCare; it's not a government responsibility. Steven Larrick: I support universal single-payer health care. Preston Love: Universal access to affordable healthcare; expand Medicaid. Dan Osborn: Stop handing huge subsidies to super-profitable Big Pharma. Dan Osborn: Don't let insurance companies make healthcare decisions. Deb Fischer: Replace ObamaCare with free market reforms & competition. |
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Homeland Security Ben Sasse: Global preeminence essential our nation's interests. Ben Sasse: Spend to maintain the greatest fighting force the world. Bob Krist: Wants veteran's social security to be exempt from state tax. Chris Janicek: Stop spending so much; have other countries step up. Dave Domina: Drones are no exception to Fourth Amendment protections. Dave Heineman: Our military personnel work to preserve our freedom. Don Bacon: Keep Guantanamo Bay for the worst of the worst. Don Bacon: Peace through strength: retool military with latest tech. Jane Raybould: Fight to modernize GI benefits. Jim Pillen: Make us the most veteran and military family-friendly state. Mike Flood: Provide our forces with resources to continue military might. Mike Johanns: Military tribunals for terrorists; domestic spying ok. Mike Johanns: Expand missile defense; & pre-emptive military strike policy. Mike Johanns: Negotiating with rogue nations squanders American prestige. Peter Ricketts: Retain our veterans with military retirement tax relief. Peter Ricketts: Working to bring Space Command to the Heartland. Scott Kleeb: Refocus war on terror on Afghan-Pakistan border. Scott Kleeb: We have forgotten how to use diplomacy. Shane Osborn: Hawkish on defense, but measured response. Shane Osborn: Reducing size of military makes us look weak. Shane Osborn: Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. Steven Larrick: We spend more for war than all other nations combined. Steven Larrick: Opposes monitoring domestic communications & federal ID card. Steven Larrick: Respect international law; no pre-emptive military strikes. Todd Rokita: World is a dangerous place; America needs strong defense. Peter Ricketts: Stressed the need for a strong national defense. Dan Osborn: We must pay servicemen and women a competitive wage. |
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Immigration Ben Sasse: Neither party has gotten serious about border security. Ben Sasse: Emergencies Act too broad; except Trump's border policies. Ben Sasse: Afghans heroes protected Americans; they should be welcomed. Bob Krist: Provide prenatal care regardless of immigration status. Bob Krist: Supports prenatal care for illegal immigrants. Bob Krist: Voted in support of DACA recipients. Chris Janicek: Endorsed by Latinx group, opposes collaboration with ICE. Chris Janicek: We need immigrants to work and contribute to our economy. Chris Janicek: Current immigration system broken & violates human rights. Chuck Herbster: Secure our borders to protect jobs, scarce resources. Chuck Herbster: Got to build damn wall, those people are coming to Nebraska. Chuck Herbster: Demand the federal government secures our borders. Chuck Herbster: We got to build a damn wall; can't let everybody come in. Chuck Herbster: Undocumented immigrants primarily bad people. Dave Heineman: End Medicaid services for illegal immigrants. Dave Heineman: No taxpayer-funded prenatal care for illegal immigrants. Don Bacon: More employer enforcement; more secure borders. Jane Raybould: Supports letting "DACA" youths stay. Jim Pillen: We must demand order on the southern border. Jim Pillen: Fight any pathway to citizenship for those here illegally. Mike Flood: I oppose any pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants. Mike Johanns: Secure the border, provide no amnesty. Peter Ricketts: No state services for illegal immigrants. Scott Kleeb: Build border fence; increase border patrol. Scott Kleeb: No amnesty for lawbreakers. Shane Osborn: Begin with strict border control but don't allow citizenship. Shane Osborn: Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. Steven Larrick: Supports amnesty & a pathway to citizenship. Theresa Thibodeau: Illegal immigration bringing in crime, hurting public safety. Peter Ricketts: Biden administration has abdicated responsibility on border. Dan Osborn: Illegal immigration is detrimental to every American worker. Preston Love: Create path to citizenship for those contributing to economy. |
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Jobs Bob Krist: No job discrimination by race, religion, or orientation. Bob Krist: Budget $25-35 million to prioritize job training. Brett Lindstrom: Guest worker program to bring workers to the state. Dave Heineman: NE needs more middle-class jobs; so lower income tax rates. Deb Fischer: More crop insurance in the new farm bill. Peter Ricketts: Grow Nebraska: create jobs by recruiting new businesses. Peter Ricketts: Developing Youth Talent: connect 7,000 Nebraskans. Peter Ricketts: We've been cutting red tape to keep Nebraskans working. Scott Kleeb: Fight discrimination in the workplace. Scott Kleeb: Johanns left Secretary of Agriculture job & let down farmers. Dan Osborn: Pass the PRO Act, $50,000 fines for labor law violations. Dan Osborn: Raise the federal minimum wage to Nebraska's wage [$12/hr.]. Peter Ricketts: Sponsored the National Right to Work Act. Peter Ricketts: Markets should set employee wages: no minimum wage . Preston Love: Strengthen organized labor . Preston Love: All Americans deserve a livable wage . |
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Principles & Values Ben Sasse: Endorsed by Freedom Works' founder & other Tea Party groups. Bob Krist: Reputation for being a pragmatic, fair conservative. Bob Krist: Changed parties, not important what letter was behind name. Brett Lindstrom: America the most just, free and prosperous nation in history. Carol Blood: Serve the people, not special interest groups or parties. Carol Blood: Stop using political labels instead of friends and neighbors. Carol Blood: I see myself as a Nebraskan running for office in Nebraska. Chris Janicek: Not about left or right, but moving forward. Chris Janicek: Impeachment about upholding rule of law. Chris Janicek: Represent Nebraskans with respect, integrity and worth. Chuck Herbster: Carry on President Trump's America First policies. Chuck Herbster: Tending family cattle taught him rewards of hard work. Chuck Herbster: Radical left promotes abolition of God in our country. Chuck Herbster: Would never back away from support, loyalty for Trump. Chuck Herbster: Raised on land his family homesteaded in the 1800s. Chuck Herbster: Attended Jan. 6 Trump rally; left before insurrection. Chuck Herbster: God protects us because we protect Israel. Deb Fischer: Ran underdog primary campaign on shoestring budget. Deb Fischer: Do Nebraskans want more career politician in Washington? Deb Fischer: TV ad: "End the political bull". Don Bacon: Priorities: be a good Christian, husband, father and citizen. Don Bacon: I was raised reading National Review and Human Events. Don Stenberg: Our country's going in the wrong direction. Don Stenberg: Most campaign funds come from South Carolina PAC. Jim Pillen: Involved in Ignite the Faith, Youth for Christ Mission. Jim Pillen: America is the best country in the world. Jim Pillen: I believe in American exceptionalism. Jim Pillen: Protect those with Biblical views of life, gender, marriage. Jim Pillen: Strongly support efforts to put prayer back into schools. Jon Bruning: OpEd: Became multimillionaire while serving in public office. Mike Johanns: Priorities: tax relief, education, family. Mike Johanns: Focus on small towns. Pat Flynn: I'm the only candidate who is not a "career politician". Pat Flynn: Endorsed by Republican Liberty Caucus. Peter Ricketts: Remember: Nebraska is what America is supposed to be. Scott Kleeb: Always keep Nebraska's interest first. Shane Osborn: Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. Shane Osborn: Endorsed by Tea Party-oriented group, Freedom Works. Steven Larrick: Healthy world relations; healthy planet; healthy Americans. Theresa Thibodeau: Stand for American Way of Life and take our country back. Theresa Thibodeau: Government there to serve citizens, not tell them what to do. Jim Pillen: No reporter-led debates; they're political theater. Jim Pillen: Appointed predecessor Gov. Pete Rickets to U.S.Senate. Jim Pillen: We need to put God back into our schools. Peter Ricketts: I often say Nebraska is what America is supposed to be. Peter Ricketts: More faith-based practices in Nebraska schools. Peter Ricketts: We remain the cornerstone of global peace and prosperity. Preston Love: Attributes his achievements to his faith in Jesus Christ. Preston Love: Ran as 2020 Senate write-in candidate backed by state Dems. Dan Osborn: Won't accept endorsements from any party or politician . Jim Pillen: I'm grateful that almighty God has given me a second shot. Lynne Walz: Her faith remains a daily source of strength. |
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Social Security Ben Sasse: Entitlement reform needed: guilty of generational theft. Bob Kerrey: Raise payroll cap & raise retirement age to 69. Bob Kerrey: We must keep our commitments & do right for the future. Bob Kerrey: Entitlements are $60 trillion liability; must do something. Dave Domina: It's not an entitlement; and it shouldn't be privatized. Dave Domina: Keep promises made to the elderly. Deb Fischer: Look at means testing & higher retirement age. Deb Fischer: Raise retirement age & limit benefits. Deb Fischer: Don't change benefits for people over the age of 40. Don Bacon: Adjust long-term policies for future generations. Jane Raybould: Fight against reductions in benefits. Mike Johanns: Honor our commitment on Social Security. Scott Kleeb: Strengthen, not privatize, Social Security. Steven Larrick: Increase Social Security tax on higher income individuals. Jim Pillen: Exempt Social Security income from state taxes by next year. Dan Osborn: Remove cap on Social Security contributions . Peter Ricketts: Social Security benefits should be completely tax free. |
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Tax Reform Ben Sasse: Taxation should be as simple as possible. Bob Krist: People's voices will be heard on taxes. Bob Krist: The farmland assessment process is broken. Chuck Herbster: Implement the consumption tax system. Chuck Herbster: Constitutional amendment to replace state income tax. Chuck Herbster: Move Nebraska to a consumption-based tax system. Dave Heineman: To build economy: no new taxes. Dave Heineman: Eliminated sales tax exemptions, to eliminate income tax. Deb Fischer: No increase in local property taxes. Don Bacon: We need a simpler, flatter tax code. Jane Raybould: Don't shift tax burden onto poor. Jim Pillen: Limit the growth in spending by local taxing entities. Mike Flood: I will protect President Trump's Tax Cuts. Mike Johanns: $60M in property tax relief over next two years. Mike Johanns: No tax increase for research on celluosic ethanol. Peter Ricketts: Protect taxpayers from bureaucracy & burdensome regulations. Peter Ricketts: Provide tax relief through property tax regulations. Peter Ricketts: Ease burden of property taxes; plus 3% local cap. Peter Ricketts: Property tax relief is a top priority. Peter Ricketts: Reduce top individual tax rate from 6.84% to 5.84%. Scott Kleeb: Keep middle-class out of AMT, estate tax, and capital gains. Scott Kleeb: Supports $1B in tax funds for research on celluosic ethanol. Theresa Thibodeau: Special interests, bureaucrats have blocked tax reform. Jim Pillen: We all agree: we are taxed way too much. Peter Ricketts: Enacted $1 billion in annual state tax relief. Dan Osborn: Close loopholes multi-nationals use to avoid paying taxes. Dan Osborn: Overtime wages should not bump one into a higher bracket. Preston Love: Supports property tax relief & business tax incentives. Jim Pillen: The work of making Nebraska a low-tax state is far from over. Lynne Walz: Tax relief needs to be targeted to help working families. |
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Technology Ben Sasse: Digital consumption is rewiring parts of teenagers' brains. Chris Janicek: Supports a major infrastructure modernization program. Chuck Herbster: Expand internet access and speed across the state. Deb Fischer: $21B for infrastructure, with funds from border customs. Deb Fischer: Develop broadband via rural development matching grants. Jane Raybould: Develop broadband via rural development matching grants. Jane Raybould: Design infrastructure to withstand climate change flooding. Peter Ricketts: Bring broadband coverage to every corner of the state. Scott Kleeb: Invest in roadway infrastructure to help farm productivity. Scott Kleeb: Broadband computer access in rural schools. Preston Love: Invest in rural infrastructure; improve broadband access. Dan Osborn: Right to Repair is a critically important, bipartisan issue. Dan Osborn: Increase fines for violating federal rail safety laws. Jim Pillen: Ban phones in classrooms; protect children from social media. |
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War & Peace Ben Sasse: Americans should be realistic about the dangers we face. Ben Sasse: US military can bring Iranian "butchers" to their knees. Bob Kerrey: We all get worked up about Iran, but there's a price. Bob Kerrey: Be conscious of what it means to draw a line for Iran. Dave Domina: No drones to kill Americans in foreign countries. Deb Fischer: Prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability. Deb Fischer: Draw a line on Iranian nukes; no mixed signals. Don Bacon: Defeat ISIS with assertive leadership & special forces. Scott Kleeb: Draw down US troops, but no timetables. Shane Osborn: We let Syria & Iran cross the red line. Steven Larrick: End the Iraq war as soon as possible. Steven Larrick: Invasion of Iraq was based on false premises. Preston Love: Dismay at Hamas killings against Israel; it's an act of hate. |
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Welfare & Poverty Ben Sasse: Churches & charities are the lifeblood of society. Ben Sasse: Replace entitlements with an opportunity society. Bob Krist: Voted against $32M budget cuts to the needy. Brett Lindstrom: Voted to expand energy assistance qualifications. Carol Blood: Voted to expand food-assistance benefits. Carol Blood: Voted to expand energy assistance qualifications. Jon Bruning: Fund welfare via faith-based organizations. Mike Flood: Voted to expand energy assistance qualifications. Mike Flood: Voted to expand food-assistance benefits. Peter Ricketts: People-centric services: hand up to get back on their feet. Peter Ricketts: $56M of vetoes sustained, to cut budget. Peter Ricketts: Vetoed expanding food-assistance benefits. Peter Ricketts: Vetoed expanding energy assistance qualifications. Scott Kleeb: Stop predatory lending; close mortgage loopholes. Steven Larrick: Supports federal welfare block grants. Brett Lindstrom: Voted to expand food-assistance benefits. Preston Love: Address Black poverty to address lack of Black voting. Preston Love: Invest in economy: farms, water, and risk. |
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