Hassebrook Comments on Ballot Decision

“The Nebraska statute is clear. Public officials must observe the rule of law if we expect to restore public trust in elected officials to truly serve Nebraskans.

“By his own admission, my opponent knew of the problems with his running mate well before the legal deadline to replace him on the ballot. He had ample time to make a decision within the legal time frame. And now he is disrespecting Nebraska law by bending it to suit his own needs.

“I will not go to court to challenge the ruling. I choose to take the case for my election to the people of Nebraska. But this presents another example of how one party rule has resulted in a culture of arrogant leaders that see themselves above the law. Pete Ricketts did not act in accordance with the law because he did not have to, and that attitude will only worsen the multiplying messes in state government.”