Crawford for Congress statement on Salvadoran refugees living in the U.S.
Jeff Fortenberry supports the Trump Administration’s decision to cancel provisional residency permits for 200,000 Salvadorans here in the U.S. The Salvadorans are here under both a law passed during the Bush41 Administration and a decision by the Bush43 Administration in 2001. This decision by the Trump Administration will force Salvadorans who have established a life […]
The D.C. Republicans’ Tyranny Of The Minority
The Founding Fathers expressed concern about a “tyranny of the majority” and set up a system of checks and balances to prevent that from happening. Moreover, the differing terms in office for members of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate and the Presidency were also established to prevent a majority faction from abusing it’s […]
Crawford for Congress Progress Report
2017 was a busy and fun year for the Crawford campaign. I campaigned in 15 out of the 17 counties in Nebraska CD01. I haven’t made it to Stanton and Thurston County yet but I’ve laid the groundwork to campaign there next year. I have been to some counties multiple times: Sarpy – 4 Saunders […]
Infrastructure Bill Priorities
There has been chatter that infrastructure may be a priority in next year’s Congress. A good infrastructure bill is an important opportunity for bi-partisanship. As a member of Congress, I would support a money for projects infrastructure bill similar in concept to the New Deal and the 2009 Recovery Act. I wouldn’t support an infrastructure […]
Tax Reform Done Right
I have devoted time in my columns to describe what is wrong with the Trump/Fortenberry/GOP tax bill. I believe that most people are familiar with the many bad features of this legislation. However, it’s not enough to point out the flaws in GOP legislation and proposals. As Democrats, we need to tell the voters what […]
LJS: Republicans hail tax bill; Democrats quickly mount protests
As Nebraska’s Republican delegation in Congress hailed the passage of a massive tax cut bill as good news for families and businesses, Democratic candidates seized on the issue Wednesday and party activists prepared to take to the streets. Democratic rallies were scheduled Wednesday evening at Senate and House offices in Lincoln, Omaha and Grand Island, […]
PJ: Lincoln lawyer challenges Fortenberry for 1st District seat
Leading his campaign championing the middle class with the war cry, “Put Nebraska First and Nebraska Always,” Dennis Crawford (D) is challenging Jeff Fortenberry (R) for the incumbent’s First District Seat in the House of Representatives. Crawford is a lifelong Lincoln resident who earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science at Creighton University […]
Crawford for Congress on Passage of GOP Tax Bill
In voting for the GOP tax bill, Fortenberry betrayed his constituents. This legislation will blow up the deficit and raise taxes on many in the middle class – all to deliver a tax cut to the special interests and the top 1%. This was a major lost opportunity to achieve real tax reform. Instead, Fortenberry […]
Crawford for Congress on Potential Fortenberry Support for Termination of Mueller
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry expressed concern about the alleged bias of some of Robert Mueller’s employees. What he failed to mention is that some of those same employees were also critical of prominent Democrats. Robert Mueller is a decorated Vietnam War veteran and a lifelong Republican. Moreover, Mueller was appointed FBI Director by a Republican President […]
It’s Time To Resist Again! We Can Stop The GOP Tax Scam!
It now appears that the Republicans in Congress will soon strike a deal on the Trump tax cuts and this legislation could be called up for a final vote in both Houses as early as next Tuesday. Since the differing House and Senate bills went into a conference committee, the bill has only grown worse. […]