Mydd.com: The stimulus was the biggest middle-class tax cut in history
Tue, Aug 24 04:34 PM CST
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Newser: Republicans Scolded for Partying With Lady Lobbyists -- Boehner tells off Hunter, Graves, Terry, others
Wed, Jul 21 07:43 AM CST
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The Daily Beast: Karl Rove's Colossal Hypocrisy
Mon, Jul 5 11:17 AM CST
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My DD: Obama Doing All He Can For The Gulf, Despite Repub Criticisms
Mon, Jun 28 04:57 PM CST
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Daily Beast: Obama's Unbelievable Winning Streak
Mon, Jun 28 04:55 PM CST
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Politico: Postal Service goes postal on RNC
Fri, Jun 11 09:05 AM CST
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Obama All Business On His Birthday
Mon, Aug 4 01:44 PM CST
Senator Obama is campaigning hard today, which happens to be his 47th birthday.
100 Days 100 Ways
Fri, Aug 1 11:32 AM CST
The DNC has launched a website that will show 100 ways that McCain will bring our country more of the same failed Bush policies.
The Week That Should Have Ended McCain's Presidential Hopes
Thu, Jul 10 05:07 PM CST
Max Bergmann at the Huffington Post has a great article about the week that should have ended John McCain’s candidacy.
Charlie Cook Upgrades NE-02
Thu, Jul 3 12:34 PM CST
Charlie Cook of the Cook Political Report has upgraded Jim Esch’s chances in Nebraska’s 2nd District.
Democrats Work in Omaha
Mon, Jun 30 01:58 PM CST
On Saturday, Scott Kleeb, Jim Esch, Heath Mello, and Jeremy Nordquist joined other volunteers for a park clean-up in Omaha.
"New West" Covers Kleeb
Fri, Jun 27 11:11 AM CST
The readership of NewWest.net is familiar with Jon Tester and the great work he’s done for Montana in the Senate. So when Senator Tester rolled up his sleeves to get involved in our Senate race, they took notice.
Dave and Mitt
Thu, Dec 13 09:52 AM CST
If you were anything like me, you couldn’t wait to find out who Governor Dave Heineman is supporting for the Republican nomination.
Kleeb for Senate?
Mon, Nov 12 06:59 PM CST
The “Draft Kleeb” movement has gained a lot of momentum over the past few weeks.
"Smith Watch" Gets Under Congressman's Skin?
Mon, Nov 5 10:19 AM CST
Lisa Hannah, publisher of Smith Watch, seems to have hit a nerve.
Nunn/Hagel or Chuck on Bass?
Mon, Aug 20 08:39 PM CST
Is Nunn/Hagel now a possibility since Bloomberg doesn’t want the gig?
Keeping an Eye on Lee Jr.
Fri, Aug 10 03:30 PM CST
Launching officially today, Terry Watch is an independent effort to keep tabs on Nebraska’s Second District Congressman Lee Terry. Terry Watch is not affiliated with the Democratic Party or any campaign.
Thank You
Fri, Aug 10 10:15 AM CST
With my internship here at the Nebraska Democratic Party coming to an end, I would like to send a hearty thank you to all the state party staff.
Terry Gets A Little Feisty
Fri, Aug 3 10:46 AM CST
On Tuesday, Representative Lee Terry was ready to fight after a heated congressional meeting. In the name of defending his party’s honor after a shout rang through the air that “Republicans can’t be trusted,” Terry pinpointed Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois as the likely culprit of the verbal attack.
A Safe Option In A Moment Of Panic
Mon, Jul 23 11:29 AM CST
Last week a young mother left her unwanted child at St. Elizabeth’s hospital after delivering her baby girl just 11 hours prior. Despite the fact that the mother had her child in a hospital instead of a back alleyway or bathroom, she now faces a misdemeanor charge for child abandonment. Nebraska and Alaska are the only states left in the nation that have not adopted a safe haven law, allowing panicked mothers to leave unwanted babies at hospitals, police stations, and fire stations and thereby relinquishing all paternal rights of the child.
Foley Evaluates Free School Lunch Program
Tue, Jul 17 03:52 PM CST
State Auditor Mike Foley came out with a report doubting whether state tax dollars awarded to students based on the reduced-price or free school lunch program were being distributed fairly. According to a federal review of the program, Nebraska acknowledges 21 percent of children in the state as eligible for the school lunch program, using about $21.5 million of aid.
Thank Goodness the Gas Tax Hike Didn’t Go Through
Fri, Jul 13 11:21 AM CST
If you’re planning car trip any time soon, I’d wait to fill up outside of the state. Nebraska takes the second highest gas prices in the nation this week. Currently behind only Michigan at $3.345 a gallon, Nebraska still sits at $3.330 as reported by AAA Friday morning, but prices have been steadily rising.
Let the Hacking Begin
Tue, Jul 10 10:19 AM CST
Health and Human Services has started handing out layoffs, and it’s just the beginning. The “flattening” of top administrative staff has already claimed three jobs of agency managers.
The Libby Commutation
Tue, Jul 3 09:08 AM CST
By now, I’m sure everyone has heard that President Bush commuted Scooter Libby’s 30-month jail sentence into a $250,000 fine and two months probation. Libby was convicted of four felonies and will serve no jail time.
Nelson Brings Agricultural Disaster Relief
Wed, Jun 20 10:51 AM CST
U.S. Senator Ben Nelson is helping Nebraska farmers and ranchers. Nelson has been working hard to provide disaster assistance checks to farmers who can show at least 35 percent losses any year since 2005 due to the extended drought in the state.
Opportunity for Gains in Rural Areas
Wed, Jun 13 10:43 AM CST
A recent poll commissioned by the Center for Rural Strategies finds that rural voters are disillusioned with President Bush and are worried about the war. Rural America is ready for change. This is the time for Democrats to increase competition and focus more energy on rural areas because they will be key to the success to of upcoming congressional and presidential elections.
Prisons Ban "Radical" Books
Mon, Jun 11 10:57 AM CST
Prison book removals are beginning to take effect nationwide that will take away books from inmates that are deemed too radical. Larry Neumeister with the Associated Press reported the story stating that the “post-September 11 federal directive intended to prevent radical religious texts, specifically Islamic ones, from falling into the hands of violent inmates”.
State Senators Take a Field Trip
Thu, Jun 7 11:18 AM CST
State senators took a field trip yesterday to the Lincoln Children’s Zoo. Amongst all the excited first graders bopping around were eight state senators. Arnold Elementary teacher Stephanie Nantkes, mother of Senator Danielle Nantkes arranged an enjoyable day for students. Students got the chance to engage in hands on learning yesterday about animals, habitats, and Nebraska state government.
Republican Presidential Debate
Wed, Jun 6 11:27 AM CST
The Republican Debate aired on CNN last night in Manchester New Hampshire with ten Presidential hopefuls. The debate covered a variety of issues, but religion seemed to be a popular topic.
Look Both Ways Before Getting on the Streets
Tue, Jun 5 10:53 AM CST
With the end of the legislative session also came stricter rules for Nebraska’s younger and older drivers. Starting in 2008, vision tests will be required for older drivers, and younger drivers with provisional licenses and school permits will be barred use of electronic communication devices while driving. Translation: no text messaging, dialing or talking on the phone while driving.
Nebraska Leaving its "Carbon Footprint"
Mon, Jun 4 11:25 AM CST
Today a report came out of the Associated Press discussing carbon dioxide emission comparisons throughout the nation. “Blame it on coal: Texas leads in carbon emissions overall” by Seth Borenstein states that “while Californians have cut their per-person carbon dioxide emissions by 11 percent from 1990 to 2003, Nebraskans have increased their per capita emissions by 16 percent over the same time frame”. The article goes on to discuss that with the exception of California, the states releasing the most carbon dioxide are doing the least to control the problem. I was surprised at Nebraska’s increase in comparison to other states.
Mediation for Communication
Thu, May 31 12:37 PM CST
Yesterday state senators passed LB554 mandating that parents in child-custody cases must meet with a mediator at least once. Parents are not required to continue with the full mediation, but the hope of the bill is that parents will not loose sight of the best interests of the child in these cases.
Hagel in 96: Twelve Years is Enough
Fri, Mar 9 02:18 PM CST
Hotline on Call shares a campaign flyer from Chuck Hagel’s 1996 Senate campaign in which he states: “I support term limits. However, I will not need term limits. Twelve years in Congress is enough for me.”
Smith Watch: Smith Says Hagel Does Not Want Success in Iraq
Sat, Feb 24 11:33 AM CST
I’ve been really impressed with the work Lisa Hannah is doing on her new blog, Smith Watch. I told you about the site a while back. Her initiative and energy is inspiring. Recently, she showed up at the opening of one of Adrian’s new field offices. She came with a tape recorder in tow, and Smith granted her a short interview.
Keeping an Eye on Adrian
Fri, Feb 2 09:07 AM CST
Many of you have already found the latest political blog in Nebraska, Smith Watch. Lisa Hannah of Grand Island is doing a great job in getting the word out regarding Adrian Smith’s voting record and other items of interest related to the freshman Congressman. Check it out.
New Nebraska Network: Questions for Heineman
Wed, Jan 31 07:41 AM CST
Kyle at New Nebraska Network prepares some questions for Governor Heineman as his “tax reform” bill is heard in committee today.
Adrian's First 100 Hours
Tue, Jan 23 07:58 AM CST
The New Nebraska Network takes a look back at the Omaha World Endorsement of Scott Kleeb to see if their words came true, even this early in the new Congress. Indeed, they have.
Oh, George!
Mon, Jan 8 05:49 PM CST
A bit of comedy (and tragedy) from Political Wire:
Global Language Monitor used a computer algorithm to track President Bush’s comments in the print and electronic media over the last year to develop a list of the top ten “Bushisms.”
Dubas: A "Baby-Boomer" Called to Serve
Thu, Dec 14 11:11 AM CST
Stateline.org profiles a number of “baby-boomers” who have entered public service by running for state legislative seats throughout the country.
Stateline writer Christine Vestal profiles recently elected Sen. Annette Dubas from Fullerton.
Nebraska Values – The Elusive “NV Factor”
Fri, Dec 1 10:50 AM CST
Elisia Harvey, a new correspondent for the New Nebraska Network and regular contributor to this blog, continues the conversation about faith and politics that we began to look at a few weeks ago.
Daily Kos: Dem Revitalization in Nebraska in Progress
Sun, Jul 16 12:12 PM CST
Our friends at Daily Kos take note again of how the 93 County Strategy is truly working in Nebraksa.
Republicans Showing Their Hand in Lincoln
Fri, Jun 2 08:21 AM CST
New Nebraska Network’s Kyle Michaelis takes a look at the Republican agenda revealed recently in Lincoln. He cites a Lincoln Journal Star article that explores a memo sent from Republican and first-term City Councilwoman Robin Eschliman to Mayor Colleen Seng. In the letter, sent in response to Seng about the need for aggressive budget cuts, Eschilman states that she supports “significant cuts” to merit pay increases for city employees, swimming pools, bus routes, libraries and parks. Click here to read the full post…
A Year of Rebranding and Rebirth
Tue, May 30 04:24 PM CST
DailyKos notes a post from Kyle Michaelis at the New Nebraska Network regarding, among other things, our commericals highlighting Senator Nelson’s
record of putting Nebraska first.
DNC Blog: Scott Kleeb and Nebraska Democrats "Shaking Things Up"
Thu, May 11 03:35 PM CST
Our friends at the DNC internet team have some great things to say about 3rd district Congressional candidate Scott Kleeb, and our state Party’s current efforts. Read the post here.
Barack Obama in Omaha: The Interview
Sun, May 7 03:13 PM CST
Senator Barack Obama takes a few minutes to discuss his friend Ben Nelson, the Bush Administration, and what a Democratic majority in Congress would mean for America.
A first-hand glimpse at the man many consider the future of the Democratic Party.
Nebraska's "Tom DeLay Republicans"
Thu, Apr 6 02:44 PM CST
Tom DeLay may soon be gone from Congress, but his legacy of corruption lives on.
The cost of Jeff Fortenberry’s integrity: $20,000
The cost of Lee Terry’s integrity: $8,000
The cost of their silence and complicity to our democracy: Priceless!
Heineman's Truth to Power?
Mon, Apr 3 01:08 PM CST
It may have been April Fool’s Day, but Dave Heineman wasn’t joking when he gave President Bush and the Republican Congress a failing grade on Saturday in Grand Island. In fact, he gave them the lowest mark available – an F.
Chuck Hagel: The Mock Maverick
Fri, Mar 10 04:08 PM CST
He does it again. “Talk show” Hagel shuts his mouth and votes as told to protect President Bush from investigation.
Looking Forward
Fri, Mar 3 09:05 PM CST
Ensure Nebraskans get the debates they deserve in the general election.
The Futures Market: Nebraska
Thu, Feb 23 10:27 AM CST
Check out the National Journal’s list of rising stars in Nebraska politics – Democrats and Republicans. What do you think? Anyone who isn’t on the list that should be?
The Case for Ben Nelson, Democrat
Sun, Feb 5 09:12 AM CST
The opinion of one Nebraska Democrat – a conversation starter.
Blinded by the Right
Tue, Jan 24 12:12 PM CST
Omaha World-Herald institution Harold W. Andersen may no longer be a registered Republican – last year, announcing he was becoming an independent after his disgust over the GOPs exploitation of Terri Schiavo and her family – but I’m sad to report that single act of self-liberation has not been reflected in his thinking and writing.
Site of the Day
Tue, Jan 24 08:57 AM CST
Congratulations to jimesch.org! The Esch for Congress website was picked as “Site of the Day” by politics1.com.
Winning websites are selected for effectively using the internet as a political tool and are judged on things like good content, sharp design, clever humor, creativity, and innovation in organizing. I personally dig the volunteer banner with the rotating silhouettes. Very catchy.
Check out his site and tell us what you like about it.
Stenberg, Small Schools Praise Judicial Activism
Thu, Nov 17 08:13 PM CST
From our friend Kyle at New Nebraska Network
...So, first, congratulations Mr. Stenberg. Theres just one problem here your victory flies in the face of one of the most fundamental principles on which your campaign for the Senate is supposedly founded putting a stop to activist judges.
Happy Blogoversary, UNO College Dems
Wed, Nov 9 04:11 PM CST
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please stop over at the UNO College Democrats Blog and help celebrate their one year blogoversary.
Keep reading by clicking here…
The Big Cave (from Dailykos)
Thu, Oct 27 11:48 AM CST
From Dailykos: And here I was thinking that every nominee deserved an “up or down vote”.
Heineman Plays Politics with Education
Tue, Oct 25 10:02 AM CST
Cross-posted from the New Nebraska Network
A Message from Sen. Barack Obama
Thu, Oct 6 12:49 PM CST
Cross-posted from Senator Barack Obama’s blog:
”...I don’t pretend to have all the answers to the challenges we face, and I look forward to periodic conversations with all of you in the months and years to come. I trust that you will continue to let me and other Democrats know when you believe we are screwing up. And I, in turn, will always try and show you the respect and candor one owes his friends and allies.”
Tony Ojeda: Please Pray for Him
Thu, Sep 8 12:26 PM CST
Once again, the UNO Dems hit the nail on the head with this posting on their blog. Tony Ojeda is running for Nebraska Legislature in District 30. Some of you may know about him from the recent domain name controversy.
Thank you, Daily Kos and MyDD
Fri, Jul 8 01:22 PM CST
Thanks to Daily Kos and MyDD – two of the most influential progressive blogs – for making Heath’s post about Karl Rove’s visit to Nebraska one of their recommended diaries today.
Dems & the Red-State Conservation Coalition
Thu, Jun 23 05:31 AM CST
David Sirota gives some good evidence of a new “red-state coalition” taking shaping: hunters/outdoorsmen, ranchers/landowners and environmentalists.
Thank You, Swing State Project
Fri, Jun 10 08:30 AM CST
SwingStateProject.com posts some positive feedback about the new website and Blog for Nebraska.
