Ricketts leads in poll released by campaign - Omaha World-Herald
As the Republican U.S. Senate primary race entered its final three weeks Wednesday, Pete Ricketts’ campaign released a poll that indicated he was leading his two rivals.
The Ricketts poll, conducted last week by the same polling company used by President Bush in 2004, indicated that Ricketts […]
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I guess I’m not the only person in America being critical of Pete Ricketts’ commercials.
Several weeks ago, I critiqued the content of one of Rickett’s commercials. Finally, Tom Nemitz has stepped up and taken aim at the aesthetic value of the commercials - more specifically the choice in fonts.
The Comic Sans Candidate - Be […]
Survey turns politics on its head - Omaha World-Herald
A recent survey of Nebraskans’ views about their U.S. senators found this: Republicans like their former governor Ben Nelson, a Democrat, more than Democrats do.
And Democrats are more fond of straight-talking Vietnam vet Chuck Hagel, a Republican, than Republicans are.
Sen. Chuck Hagel
As of 03/13/06
Approve - 59%
Disapprove - […]
This post isn’t really about politics. It’s more of a thought-provoking post.
I read a book called The Tipping Point several years ago and to this day, its the best book I’ve ever read.
The book was written by a man named Malcolm Gladwell. Gladwell frequently writes articles for The New Yorker, and […]
I almost overlooked a very interesting story in today’s Omaha World-Herald.
County treasurer suspends employee over greeting card - Omaha World-Herald
Please read the entire news story. Here are some of the highlights…
Douglas County Treasurer Julie Haney has placed one of her higher-ranking employees on paid leave after the employee signed and helped circulate a greeting […]
An article about Friday’s Board of Regents meeting appeared in Monday’s Daily Nebraskan. It’s an interesting read.
Students, regents clash at Friday board meeting - Daily Nebraskan
A University of Nebraska Board of Regents meeting got heated Friday after one student was declared out of order during the public comment portion of the meeting, and […]
Republican Don Stenberg is trying to separate himself as the craziest candidate for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska - and he’s doing a pretty good job.
Bush eavesdropping deserves thanks, Stenberg says - Omaha World-Herald
“Instead of criticizing and threatening to impeach the president,” Stenberg said, “Democrats and Republicans alike should be thanking President Bush for his […]