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Updated: 9:47 PM Aug 30, 2010
Boyle Cites Heineman Letter in Her Decision to Run
Lincoln, Neb. Democrat Anne Boyle says she decided to run for lieutenant governor after she heard about a letter that Gov. Dave Heineman sent to state education groups, urging them to support a repeal of federal health care reform.
Posted: 6:45 AM Aug 30, 2010Reporter: Associated Press |
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Democrat Anne Boyle says she decided to run for lieutenant governor after she heard about a letter that Gov. Dave Heineman sent to state education groups, urging them to support a repeal of federal health care reform.
On Monday morning, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Meister announced Boyle as his running mate. Meister will face the incumbent Heineman this fall.
In the letter, Heineman said the teachers groups should support the repeal of federal health care reform or he'll assume they tacitly support a likely reduction in education funding.
Boyle described the letters as blackmail.
Boyle was chairwoman of the state Democratic Party from 1998 to 2001 and is a four-time delegate to the Democratic National Convention.
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Posted by: C
Location: Lincoln
on Sep 1, 2010 at 01:52 PM
There is NO "CORNHUSKER KICKBACK". Stop watching Fox News and keep current.
Posted by: stupid dems
on Aug 31, 2010 at 02:40 PM
I love how when someone in her own party, (or I should say most everyone in her own party) is taking bribary its ok. Like was stated before Ann, please explain the cornhusker kickback. Please explain all the crap the current administration is pushing through righ now with their bribery and blackmail.
Posted by: Wake up, little Ralphie, wake up.
on Aug 31, 2010 at 09:18 AM
We already pay the high cost of the uninsured in other ways! Or maybe hospitals don't shift the costs of caring for the uninsured on to the insured. Or maybe we don't pay government aid to people who have been injured and cannot work. Yep, the system we have is working just great. And what is the comment about immigration? Umm.. Did I miss something? Pathetic is not being able to stay on topic.
Posted by: Ralph
Location: Oshkosh
on Aug 31, 2010 at 08:30 AM
I think that the federal health care shloud be repealed. The cost is too hi for what we get. If you like new taxes then keep the health care.
Posted by: Waa! Liberal! Waa!
Location: Lincoln
on Aug 31, 2010 at 02:23 AM
Pathetic comment. Just remember Heineman is the one labeling Coach Tom Osborne as soft on immigration. Because the law Heineman has now enforced allowing illegal alien's children in-state tuition. Liberal you say...
Posted by: Someone who has both
Location: Lincoln, NE
on Aug 30, 2010 at 07:48 PM
Anne Boyle is my hero for recognizing that Nebraskans should be able to have both education and health care. I hope that our low unemployment numbers are not due to the fact that Dave Heineman encourages fudged numbers. For example, small business owners like construction companies who don't insure their employees are not exactly representing a great employment scenario. What happens if someone gets hurt on or off the job or has a sick child. A construction worker that has a job that cant access medical services should not be counted in these unemployment numbers. If something goes wrong, these hurt employees probably use state funded programs when they are injured and cannot support their families. Wake up people, turn off FOX "news" and consider thinking for yourself. No one is going to take away your birthday if health insurance is made available to hard working people who work for people who are unwilling to insure their small business employees.
Posted by: Ber
Location: Lincoln
on Aug 30, 2010 at 05:38 PM
It's about time somebody called our blowhard Gov. on his underhanded campaign techniques. Heineman is an old-time backroom Pol, who would rather do things crooked than straight. What a hack! If this is the best the Republic Party can produce, it's time to step aside.
Posted by: Grant
on Aug 30, 2010 at 05:33 PM
That makes two candidates that have know idea what they are talking about. And don't support the majority!
Posted by: really
on Aug 30, 2010 at 02:56 PM
Boyle says "theres no place for Bribery or blackmail in politics" Please explain to me the "cornhusker Kickback" Anne
Posted by: John
Location: Lincoln
on Aug 30, 2010 at 02:37 PM
If this is a representation that she is FOR the Healthcare ripoff. then she better wake up because the majority of the United States is against it. Just another Democrat Liberal wanting to take more of our freedoms away from us and give them to those that haven't the ambition to produce anything with their hands out.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Aug 30, 2010 at 02:04 PM
Never heard of her.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Aug 30, 2010 at 07:42 AM
Just like Yuck Hagel was fond of doing, he announces an announcement that he will soon make an announcement.
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