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May 18
2012
Romney to Approve Keystone XL on First Day
Mitt Romney, in a move that puts the energy needs of Americans first, vowed to approve the Keystone XL pipeline the first day he is in office if he is elected President. This announcement is in sharp contrast to Barack Obama's using the issue for transparently political purposes as he panders to his environmentalist base. Read the [...]
May 17
2012
Fischer Holds Large Lead Over Kerrey
It is apparent that we have an exceptional Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in Nebraska. Deb Fischer who won convincingly in this week's primary election, proved that a 93 county strategy with grass-roots enthusiasm is a great combination. And, Nebraskans agree. A new Rasmussen poll shows that likely Nebraskan voters prefer Deb Fischer over [...]
May 17
2012
Quote of the Day
"You cannot build character and courage by taking away a man's initiative and independence." – Abraham Lincoln
May 17
2012
Meet Deb Fischer Today in Omaha!
Deb Fischer will embark on a statewide "Thank You" tour to greet voters as the Republican nominee for US Senate and talk about how she plans to put Nebraska first in Washington. She will be in Omaha on Thursday, May 17th. Come meet Deb at 4:00PM – Marriott Regency, 10220 Regency Circle. Fischer will face Bob Kerrey [...]
May 16
2012
Republicans Rally Around Fischer at “Victory 2012 Press Conference”
State Republican officials gathered this morning at a “unity” press conference to rally around Sen. Deb Fischer, the winner of Tuesday's U.S. Senate primary race. Fischer won endorsements Wednesday from Gov. Dave Heineman as well as her two top primary opponents, Attorney General Jon Bruning and State Treasurer Don Stenberg. “I’m 100 percent behind her,” [...]
May 16
2012
Sharp as Barbed Wire – Fischer Wins Nomination
With an exciting come-from-behind surge, Deb Fischer won the Republican U.S. Senate nomination yesterday. She received 41% of the votes, outpolling Jon Bruning and Don Stenberg. Having generated fewer campaign contributions than Bruning, Fischer credits her victory to a doggedly determined strategy of visiting every county in Nebraska and her staunch conservative credentials. One of Fischer's campaign [...]
May 15
2012
Walker Ahead in Wisconsin
Embattled Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is running ahead in the recall election scheduled for early June. And, it seems the Democrats are not playing nice with each other. Read the good news from Townhall.com.
May 15
2012
Quote of the Day
"There are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations." – James Madison
May 10
2012
Gov. Romney Visits Omaha
Governor Mitt Romney visited Omaha today, speaking to an audience of about 500 people at a private fundraiser hosted by Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman at the downtown Hilton. More than $800,000 was raised for Romney in what Omaha businessman Bruce Lauritzen called the most successful political fundraiser in Nebraska history. After the private fundraiser, Romney [...]
May 03
2012
Nebraskans Excited About Pipeline / TransCanada to File for Permit
According to an anonymous source quoted in the Washington Post, TransCanada could file for a new permit as early as Friday for its Keystone XL pipeline. And that sits just fine with the majority of Nebraskans attending this week's pipeline meetings, including landowners near the proposed alternate pipeline route. "I'm going to be living within four [...]