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Republicans Go On Record Opposing National Popular Vote Compact
Objective Conservative
Jan 25You may not have heard about it but there is an effort known as the 'National Popular Vote Compact' which would drastically change the way our presidents are elected. It would eviscerate the Electoral College Process through a questionable maneuver by... »
Heineman Mum on Senate race, says he’ll veto Local Sales Tax increase
Nebraska Watchdog
Jan 03Gov. Dave Heineman would not say today whether he’s really interested in jumping into the scramble for U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson’s seat, but seemed less inclined to hint that he might do it than before Nelson announced he will retire after his term ends. As... »
Haven’t you ever read . . . ?
Brynn Jacobs
Dec 19I am often asked whether I've read a particular book, and I usually haven't because there are a gazillion new books published every year. Here's what I say: "No, I haven't read THAT book. Thank you for your suggestion." Here's what I think: Please quit... »
NU Domestic Partner Benefits: Trying To Keep Up With The (Immoral) Joneses
Grassroots in Nebraska
Dec 02Thanks to Nancy Carr and Reverend Shannon Chestnut for bringing this issue to my attention. I have been a little pre-Occupy-ed lately. Nebraska’s Board of Regents is apparently poised to approve a provision that would extend the University systems’ emp... »
An e-mail from Herman
Objective Conservative
Nov 30In our 'We Get E-mail' category, we got this one from Herman Cain yesterday. We also provided our assessment of Cain's campaign yesterday (see below). We can't help but be amused that while being accused of infidelity along with sexual harassment, C... »