Crawford for Congress
Crawford for Congress on LGBTQIA Issues
When I grew up, my parents instilled in me the Golden Rule: “Do to others what you want them to do to you.” I grew up Catholic and I still remember singing in Catechism class: “They will know we are Christians by our love.” I have tried to live up to those ideals my entire […]
On Guns, Fortenberry is Putting the Special Interests First
As we know, Representative Jeff Fortenberry is a long standing, reliable ally of the out of state gun lobby. In the past, he has voted to bar the CDC from studying the causes of gun violence and voted for legislation to make it easier for the mentally ill to have access to guns. But that’s […]
Crawford for Congress statement on Gun Reform Now
Unfortunately, mass shootings are a regular occurrence in the U.S. We are the only country in the First World that has a problem with ongoing gun violence and carnage. As President Obama said after the Sandy Hook tragedy: “We can’t tolerate this anymore, these tragedies must end.” As a member of Congress, I would pledge […]
Jeff Fortenberry Voted to Raise Taxes on the Middle Class
Due to Fortenberry’s vote last year for the Trump tax bill, middle class Nebraskans could end up paying more taxes. The value of each Nebraska personal exemption was based on the federal exemptions but those exemptions were eliminated by the Fortenberry/Trump tax bill. What that means is that unless the Nebraska legislature acts this session, […]
Radio Interview with The Servative Hour on KZUM
Dennis was asked by host Brian Mary to come on his talk radio show to discuss his campaign and where he stands on the issues.
LJS: Fortenberry challenger says he’s more dependable DACA supporter
By Don Walton Democratic congressional candidate Dennis Crawford suggested Wednesday he would be a more dependable supporter of DACA immigrants if he’s elected this November to succeed Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry in the House. Responding to Fortenberry’s statement on Tuesday that he supports protection of the DACA youths as part of a comprehensive package of […]
Crawford Congress Statement on Fortenberry Flip Flop on DACA
For the first time in his long Congressional career, Representative Fortenberry finally came out in favor of the protection of the Dreamers. Unfortunately, Mr. Fortenberry is late to the party and this sudden change of position follows years of opposition to immigration reform. In 2010, Fortenberry had a chance to improve our broken immigration system […]
Crawford for Congress on Higher Education Reform
One of the biggest challenges we currently face as a country is the rising cost of higher education. A strong public college and university system with affordable tuition costs is one of the keys to economic mobility and a strong middle class. Rising tuition costs and increasing student loan debt have contributed to the unfortunate […]
LJS: Fortenberry challengers hope to ride a Democratic wave
By Don Walton Two Democratic candidates are taking aim at Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry with a focus on health care policy, hoping that a Democratic wave in November might splash into Nebraska and carry Democrats to their first victory in the 1st Congressional District in 54 years. Dennis Crawford of Lincoln, who was the Democratic […]
OWH: Midlands Dems denounce Trump’s reported immigration comments; Republicans guarded, while Steve King tweets support
By Joseph Morton WASHINGTON — Complicated negotiations over immigration policy will only get tougher in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s reported comments questioning why the United States should accept immigrants coming from “s—hole” countries. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, told reporters Friday that he would not have made the comments and pointed to the harm […]