In this afternoon’s Senate Appropriations Committee, Ben Nelson suggested governors should have the power to sign off on pipeline routes. His full statement is below. Bold’s Executive Director Jane Kleeb reacted by saying, “Senator Nelson continues to stand up for Nebraska’s land and water. His words are a call for urgent action to Governor Heineman […]

The results are in: our new pipeline poll shows that Nebraskans overwhelming support a potential ballot proposition that would authorize the state to regulate oil pipeline routes, water paths, and safety plans. An amazing 64% of voters say they would vote yes on this proposition, with support never dropping below 54% among any major demographic […]

Great news for Husker Nation last night: Coach Osborne sacked TransCanada! That is right,  the legendary former head coach (and Member of Congress) Tom Osborne told TransCanada their ads are no longer welcome at Memorial Stadium. Nebraskans do not want TransCanada’s toxic tarsands and we do not want their toxic money. Athletic Director (and Nebraska […]

TransCanada’s up to their old tricks, trying to entice Nebraskans to support their dirty pipeline with the promise of jobs and energy independence. While we’ve seen their ads play during Husker games, we’ve also received complaints about a new robocall that they’re running in Nebraska. We’ve got the full text of the call below, but […]

Today, two major unions came out against the Keystone XL pipeline. In a joint press release the Transport Workers Union (TWU) and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) demanded President Obama deny the Keystone XL permit and focus on creating jobs that rebuild our infrastructure and increase our energy independence. This is announcement is proof of […]

It’s August Townhall season, and we knew it was only a matter of time before Lee “TransCanada” decided to show his mug around these parts. Sure enough, at his townhall in Valley, Rep. TransCanada showed that he continues to be a stooge for TransCanada and their Big Oil pals. He continues to reiterate inaccurate talking […]

Things got a little heated when I called into Governor Heineman’s monthly radio show yesterday. The Governor insisted to me and other callers that he has been publicly opposed to the TransCanada’s risky Keystone XL pipeline running through the Sandhills for months. Well, the facts disagree. First, Heineman tried to tell caller Mark that his […]

There’s one question we are asking every Nebraskan, including all of our elected officials, this summer: Do you stand with Randy or do you stand with TransCanada?   Click here to see the list of “I Stand with Randy” events. Click here to get an “I Stand with Randy” facebook profile image and more… Buy […]

Deb Fischer thinks she’s the gal who can best defend Nebraska values in Washington, DC.  She’s not a career politician.  She’ll protect landowners. She won’t raise taxes.  She’s going to find all the terrorists!  Seriously, these are her campaign promises.  They’re so dubious, all we can say is that there’s something fishy about Deb Fischer. […]

It was supposed to be a love story meant for the political ages: Mitt Romney (aka Mittens) and Dave Heineman.  One was a presidential hopeful, eager to scrub his moderate record for a more Tea Party-esque persona.  The other, a Midwest governor with his eyes on the Vice Presidency. The two went public with their […]