NE-03: Kleeb's Fundamental Stregth
Posted by on October 16, 2006 at 03:52 PM
The Omaha-World Herald endorses Scott Kleeb in NE-03:
Two young men are vying to succeed U.S. Rep. Tom Osborne in Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District. Given the unseasoned nature of both candidates, there is a degree of uncertainty about how either would do in Congress.
One candidate, Scott Kleeb, stands out as the better choice. The reason: his fundamental strength - a strength of intellect, a strength of eloquence, a strength of stability.
When pressed aggressively, Kleeb's opponent, State Sen. Adrian Smith, falls back on sound bites and slogans. When pressed under the same conditions, Kleeb draws on different resources - mental focus, breadth of analytical ability and an unshakeable internal steadiness.
Such strength could serve Kleeb well in Congress. Such strength provides him the potential to be a lawmaker respected for making a constructive difference.
As many 3rd District voters know, Kleeb has an unusual background as a cowboy/scholar - a real-life ranch hand who also earned stellar academic credentials, above all for his study of how the American West and cattle country in particular are connected to the world economy.
A most unusual individual, certainly. But even though he is a Democrat (and no Democrat has represented western Nebraska in Congress since 1961, despite several close general elections), Kleeb has shown himself to be thoroughly familiar and comfortable with the cultures and communities of the district...
...Scott Kleeb deserves election this year. If voters extend him that enormous privilege, from his strength, positive results could arise for the 3rd District. His potential should not be doubted.
Comments - 5 »
Comments - 5 «
WOLF! Enough with the Op-ed's.
Sheeeze!
LOL
Posted by FreedomOfSpeechForProgressiveMajority on October 17, 2006 at 05:04 AM
Yay! Now that Wolf's posts are gone from most of the threads we'll see REAL discussions!
Posted by Butte on October 17, 2006 at 10:35 AM
real discussions? that will be a first.
Posted by Md2 on October 18, 2006 at 08:20 AM
Md2: You've posted more than your share of meaningless blather. Go back to the Republican'ts where you belong.
Posted by Butte on October 18, 2006 at 10:51 AM
I would just like to say that this is why the bloggers here only have the "click " that post here regularly. I'm from Nebraska as many of you have read from my previous post.
This op ed is a big deal here. The 3rd Cd hasn't elected a democrat since 1961 and the only large newspaper in the state has never endorsed a Democrat in the 3rd cd.
But, none of you hear can't be bothered with all of the good news out of Nebraska because we are just fly over country to some and the rest can't stand our Senator.
My question to you all is how do you expect to change the midwest and the south when you guys can't be bothered to post something postive about things that are happening here?
Each and everytime this blog has shown Nebraska Love and posted something postive here. Many of you have shown blatant disrepect by starting your own thread.
The fifty state stragety is working and Nebraska is living proof. Election cycle after election cylce for decades Nebraska Democrats have taken one for the team abandoned our candidates and made road trips to help at our close and not so close neighbors.
We have given countless volunteer hours and money. Wouldn't it be nice if people here returned the favor.
Starting with everyone who posted mindless drivel above my post that had nothing to do with Scott Kleeb. Go to his website donate and take a roadtrip to help him out.
I listen to all the pontificating on this blog and I learn a lot but I also learn that there defintely is a spirit of elitism among my brethren in bluer states.
So prove me wrong and help out in places where the GOP never gave us a snowballs chance.
Posted by asop on October 18, 2006 at 01:47 PM
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