Hassebrook Quotes Statute on Good Time

October 8, 2014 Leave a comment


“Governor Heineman has been in the press for months, refusing to accept responsibility for failing to revoke good time for inmates who demonstrate by violence in prison that they are a threat to our communities.

 

“The good time statute, and I quote, reads that good time ‘may be forfeited, withheld, and restored by the chief executive officer of the facility’ in response to charges of misconduct.

“The chief executive of the facility reports directly to Governor Heineman, the chief executive of our state. The Governor could have made regulatory changes to take every day of automatically granted good time away from prisoners who demonstrate by misconduct in prison that they are a threat to public safety. As Governor, I will use my authority to do just that on Day One.”

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Hassebrook Doubles Fundraising

October 7, 2014 Leave a comment


Democratic candidate for Governor Chuck Hassebrook has released the following statement about his latest campaign financial report, which is due today to the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission (NADC):

Since the last report in June, Hassebrook has doubled the total amount raised in the campaign, bringing his total from $1.4 million to a record $2.8 million.

“I am humbled to receive such strong financial support in my campaign, but am especially proud that over 95 percent of my donations are from Nebraskans, most of whom have contributed $100 or less. It means a lot to have their early vote of confidence now, and at the ballot box in November,” said Hassebrook.

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New Correction on Hassebrook/Ricketts Debate

October 4, 2014 Leave a comment


Chuck Hassebrook has released the following statement to clarify his statement in last night’s debate.

In the debate, Hassebrook said that he had the endorsements of the “Presidents and Board chairs of commodity organizations for every one of the five major Nebraska commodities: beef, pork, corn, soy beans, and wheat.”

Hassebrook meant to say that he had the endorsements of past Presidents and Board Chairs. The mistake was unintentional and he apologizes for accidentally dropping the word “past” from his remark.

Hassebrook has been endorsed by the Nebraska Farmers Union as well as the following past Presidents and Board Chairs from major commodity boards or associations. Each served in the past as either state or national positions with organizations or boards representing the following commodities.

  • Frank Johannsen (Bayard, NE), Wheat
  • Phil Hardenberger (Crete, NE), Pork
  • John Klosterman (David City, NE), Cattle
  • Chuck Myers (Lyons, NE), Soybean
  • Ron Woollen (Wilcox, NE), Corn
  • Lemoine Smith (Minden, NE), Corn
  • Rod Hassebrook (Platte Center, NE),  Corn
  • Matt Connealy (Decatur, NE),  Corn
  • Roy Smith (Plattsmouth, NE),  Soybean
  • Cheryl Burkhard-Kriesel (Gurley, NE), Wheat

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Hassebrook Clarifies Statement From Debate

October 3, 2014 Leave a comment


Chuck Hassebrook has released the following statement to clarify his statement in last night’s debate.

In the debate, Hassebrook said that he had the endorsements of the “Presidents and Board chairs of commodity organizations for every one of the five major Nebraska commodities: beef, pork, corn, soy beans, and wheat.”

Hassebrook meant to say that he had the endorsements of past Presidents and Board Chairs. The mistake was unintentional and he apologizes for accidentally dropping the word “past” from his remark.

Hassebrook has been endorsed by the Nebraska Farmers Union as well as the following past Presidents and Board Chairs from major commodity boards, listed below:

  • Frank Johannsen (Bayard, NE), Past President of the National Wheat Growers Association
  • Phil Hardenberger (Crete, NE), Past President of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association
  • John Klosterman (David City, NE), Past President of the Nebraska Livestock Feeders Association (the predecessor to the Nebraska Cattlemens Association)
  • Chuck Myers (Lyons, NE), Recent Past President of the United Soybean Board (this is a national board for soybean producers)
  • Ron Woollen (Wilcox, NE), Past President of National Corn Growers Association
  • Lemoine Smith (Minden, NE), Past President of National Corn Growers Association
  • Rod Hassebrook (Platte Center, NE), Past Chair of Nebraska Corn Board
  • Matt Connealy (Decatur, NE), Past Chair of Nebraska Corn Board
  • Roy Smith (Plattsmouth, NE), Past President of Nebraska Soybean Association
  • Cheryl Burkhard-Kriesel (Gurley, NE), Past President of the Nebraska Wheat Growers Association

Questions can be directed to Meg Mandy, Communications Director, at (619) 288-3823 or meg@chuckhassebrook.com

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Hassebrook and Ricketts Have Second Debate

October 3, 2014 Leave a comment


Gubernatorial candidates Chuck Hassebrook and Pete Ricketts met in Lincoln for their second debate, and the differences between the two couldn’t be clearer.

“Pete continues to throw out typical partisan attacks and push the same old recycled ideas that we’ve heard from him and every other extremist, out of touch politician for years. Middle class Nebraskans can’t trust Pete to work for them when his track record works against them,” said Hassebrook.

“Governor of Nebraska isn’t an entry-level or a part-time job. We need a proven leader who can effectively manage government and oversee state agencies – and that’s Chuck Hassebrook,” said Hassebrook Communications Director Meg Mandy.

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Ricketts Declines Debate With Hassebrook Again

September 30, 2014 Leave a comment


Chuck Hassebrook once again reached out to his opponent in the gubernatorial race to schedule a debate in Omaha, marking the third such attempt over the course of the election. Hassebrook proposed to keep the debate date and rules originally proposed to both campaigns by the League of Women Voters over the summer.

Over the weekend, Ricketts again declined to debate, stating that there was no time in his campaign’s calendar.

“Pete’s found plenty of time to cut ribbons on campaign offices recently, but he won’t make time to debate the issues that affect every day Nebraskans. It’s unfortunate for voters that Pete will not make this a priority,” said Hassebrook Communications Director Meg Mandy.

“Pete will spew platitudes about cutting taxes, but he conveniently neglects to tell folks that he supported a tax plan would give tax breaks to corporations and the ultra-wealthy, while raising taxes for hard working families who are already struggling to make ends meet,” said Hassebrook. “Voters deserve to hear about a candidate’s plans for Nebraska, straight from the horse’s mouth.”

“Omaha voters have told us they would like a debate here. The message to Pete is clear: Don’t Duck Chuck,” said Mandy.

The first debate between Hassebrook and Ricketts was held on September 1 at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island. The second is scheduled for this Thursday, October 2nd, at 7:00 p.m. and will be broadcast on NET stations across the state. Ricketts has declined any future debates.

Hassebrook remains committed to holding a debate in Omaha – Nebraska’s largest city and metro area — that will be open to the public and press. The debate is scheduled for Thursday, October 23 at 11:30 a.m. at the Omaha Press Club.

“Let me repeat: there will be a debate in Omaha. Pete or no Pete,” said Mandy.

Chuck Hassebrook

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Hassebrook Asks Opponent to Debate in Omaha

September 24, 2014 Leave a comment


Candidate for Governor Chuck Hassebrook sent his opponent a letter yesterday, asking him to agree to a debate in Omaha.

“This is a critical election, and Nebraska voters should be educated about the candidates and our stances on the issues that are important to them. There is no better way to do that than to engage in meaningful debate, that can be broadcast to reach as many voters as possible,” said Hassebrook.

According to the letter, the Omaha Press Club, League of Women Voters, and WOWT reached out to both campaigns in July with an offer to host a debate in Nebraska’s largest city in late October. Hassebrook accepted right away, but Ricketts delayed for weeks, ultimately not responding until September that he declined, citing “scheduling conflicts.”

Hassebrook also personally reached out in July to mutually plan a series of debates and town halls throughout the state, which Ricketts also declined, again citing scheduling conflicts.

In the letter sent to Mr. Ricketts yesterday, Hassebrook proposed the debate be held using the rules and location first proposed to them by the Omaha Press Club: Thursday, October 23rd from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

“Priority one for any candidate should always be to share their vision for our future with Nebraska voters. A debate in our biggest city and largest media market is a great way to do that. Mr. Ricketts continues to duck Chuck’s proposal for joint appearances. What is he so afraid of?,” said Communications Director Meg Mandy.

So far there has only been one debate, hosted by the Omaha World-Herald on Labor Day at the Nebraska State Fair. The second debate is scheduled for next Thursday, October 2 at the NET studios in Lincoln.

Chuck Hassebrook

Chuck Hassebrook

 

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Poll Shows Ricketts in the Lead

September 12, 2014 Leave a comment


A 2014 Battleground Tracker poll commissioned by The New York Times, CBS News, and YouGov shows Pete Ricketts with a 50 percent to 32 percent lead over his opponent Chuck Hassebrook in the Nebraska governor’s race.

 

“Pete’s message of new growth and responsible reform is having an impact,” said Ricketts campaign manager Matt Miltenberger. “We’ll continue working hard across the state to promote Pete’s plans for a brighter future for Nebraska families and communities.”

 

You can view the poll at http://tinyurl.com/kdrquca.  Previous Battleground Tracker polling, conducted in July, showed Ricketts with a lead of eight percentage points.

 

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Hassebrook Comments on Ballot Decision

September 11, 2014 Leave a comment


“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.”

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Hassebrook Comments on Heidemann Resignation

September 9, 2014 Leave a comment


“The judge’s decision to issue a restraining order in response to charges of domestic violence must be taken seriously. Families are the very foundation of Nebraska, and Chuck and Kate wish all members of the Heidemann family well as they deal with this troubling situation.
“Nebraskans need to consider a candidate’s judgment as they decide who they will support. Voters will have to decide for themselves what Mr. Ricketts’ choice for Lieutenant Governor says about his judgment.”
Chuck Hassebrook will hold a news conference tomorrow morning. Details regarding the news conference will be released later today.

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