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Megan · 03-16-2006

To all people who can think for themselves(and those that can't):

The primary Republican election is coming upon us. I have made it clear about my feelings that Tom Osborne is not the person we need leading the state of Nebraska. Please feel free to do your own research on the canidates for yourself.

In the state of Nebraska, we are dominated by Republicans which means that rarely does a Democratic canidate win an election here. So here is my pitch:

I am asking that all independent and democratic voters change parties to republican for the primary. Please do your homework so that the lesser of evils will be elected to run in the gubernatorial election down the road.

Changing parties is easy to do. Here is the step by step guide to doing it:

#1 Go to http://www.sos.state.ne.us/forms/pdf/vr.pdf and print out the form.
#2 Fill out the form.
#3 Either fax or mail in your form.
#4 Receive your Republican card in the mail.
#5 Vote at your designated polling place
#6 Go to http://www.sos.state.ne.us/forms/pdf/vr.pdf and print out a new form.
#7 Change back to your original party in the same way that you switched to Republican.

I am not a Husker Hater by any means. I was born and raised here in Nebraska. However, just because you can coach a football team does not mean that you can run a state. If Tom Osborne is elected I see it as a major set back for the state. I know that other canidates that are more progressive have plans to help our state grow.

The majority of college graduates here leave the state for more urbanized cities. I would love to see Omaha, Lincoln and other cities in the state thrive and give people a reason to live here. Omaha is becoming a wonderful place to live. The Qwest center has been a wonderful addition to the city's economy. I believe that the rest of Nebraska can find progression also. I look at what the current governor has done for farming with trades with Cuba for instance.

I hope that I don't sound like I am standing on a soapbox preaching. I am trying to stimulate the minds of the voters in Nebraska and ask them which direction they would like to see this state move in.

Best Wishes and Vote with your heart.
__________________
Megan
"Jesus was a liberal"

Lynniebits · 03-16-2006

You don't have to be a member of the party to vote that way however.

kazzman · 03-16-2006

I am with you ^. I am a Husker fan, but also feel that Osborne is not the man to run our state. If I had to vote for him to coach the Huskers again, I'd be all over it. Anyway I am a registered republican and will be voting in the primary for anyone but Osborne. I hate that he forced gambling out of our state.

I don't have a real big political mind so who else is in the primary. I've heard Heineman, Osborne, and Nabity. What are their stances, etc?

kazzman · 03-16-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynniebits

You don't have to be a member of the party to vote that way however.

I'm pretty sure you do for the primary.

Lynniebits · 03-16-2006

Only if you are "Independant" if you are "D" you can vote "R" if you wish.

Two2mnyxs · 03-16-2006

I agree why switch parties if you can vote either way?

Megan · 03-16-2006

Here are the currently filed applications for the governor's race:

Republican Party Dave Nabity 1642 S. 152nd St.
Omaha, NE 68144

Republican Party Dave Heineman 1425 H St.
Lincoln, NE 68508

Republican Party Tom Osborne Lot 13 K - 3
Lemoyne, NE 69146

Democrat Party Glenn R. Boot Jr. 1205 Adams St.
Ashland, NE 68003

Democrat Party David Hahn 501 Pier 2
Lincoln, NE 68528

Nebraska Party Barry Richards 73775 Maywood Ave.
Hayes Center, NE 69032

I am looking into if a Democrat can vote in a Republican primary. If I remember correctly I was not able to do that as a Democrat. I will post as soon as I find out. I have emailed the election office.

2ox · 03-16-2006

Megan, you should run. I'd vote for ya, you certainly have the passion for it. Thank you for all the info!

MMM · 03-16-2006

I am moving this to the TnT Show thread as she did call in and talk about this on the show. Right, Meghan?

shutterbug · 03-16-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynniebits

Only if you are "Independant" if you are "D" you can vote "R" if you wish.

In the primary you have to vote the way you are registered, only republicans will dtermine the next gov, if you are registered democratic you can not vote for the republicans in the primary

shutterbug · 03-16-2006

Megan as for your first statement or soapbox speech, I could not agree more with you on all points

Chris84 · 03-17-2006

I just wanted to say that three years ago when I was first able to vote I registered Republican. I'm going to vote against Osborne, and then

reregister as Independent.

teachergirl · 03-17-2006

I was talking with Lynnie last night about this, and correct me if I'm wrong, but don't you have to remain in the same party for six months here in Nebraska? That way people couldn't switch parties for each election to sway the votes.

Megan · 03-17-2006

For those of you who would like to become more acquainted with the canidates for governor here are the links to some of their web sites:

Dave Heinemam (R) http://www.governordave.com/index2.html

Tom Osborne (R) http://www.osborneforgovernor.org/

Dave Nabity (R) http://www.davenabity.com/

Dave Hahn (D) http://www.hahnfornebraska.org/

Glenn R. Boot Jr. (D) Does not have a site that I was able to find

Barry Richards (Nebraska Party) Does not have a personal site but here is the link to the Nebraska party site: http://www.nebraskaparty.org/pages/379645/index.htm

Jakegday · 03-17-2006

anyone know how to find out what school district your in?? would it just be the school you live closest to, the one your kids would go to???? i was wondering cuz its on that form, maybe its not even required, i was just wondering

kazzman · 03-17-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by teachergirl

I was talking with Lynnie last night about this, and correct me if I'm wrong, but don't you have to remain in the same party for six months here in Nebraska? That way people couldn't switch parties for each election to sway the votes.

I have never heard anything like that, and I can't find any information to support that either.

teachergirl · 03-17-2006

It would be interesting to know, because what would stop people from switching parties to throw an election?

kazzman · 03-17-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by teachergirl

It would be interesting to know, because what would stop people from switching parties to throw an election?

It's not really the election though it's just the primary, and I don't see how it would throw. If people feel strongly enough about 1 candidate than that is how they will vote. Look at how Osborne got all the fools to vote against gambling.

BTW: I have sent an email to Heineman's campaign manager to find out if democrats have to switch to vote in the primary.

Lynniebits · 03-17-2006

BTW sorry, I live in Iowa, teach in Nebraska, different rules here, and it doesn't concern me anyway...or at least I can't do anything about it.

lilyvon schtupp · 03-17-2006

you have to be registed to the party who is holding the primary....
i learned this the hard way by showing up to a primary election and told to get lost...as i wasn't a republican

kazzman · 03-17-2006

I thought I was right just couldn't argue it since I'm no political aficionado.

shutterbug · 03-17-2006

Okay again for the record in the primary you can only vote for people in YOUR political party. If you are registered Democrat you can only vote DEMOCRAT,

accordinding to another election person there is no time limit to change to vote in the primary.

Lynniebits · 03-17-2006

So color me stupid, but why don't you guys want Osborne? The gambling thing? Serious question, not being sarcastic for once.

lilyvon schtupp · 03-17-2006

osborne will win
more and more
politicians will have to be famous
before they are elected

Lynniebits · 03-17-2006

I can see it now, Brad Pitt for President, or Tony Stewart, or maybe Travis Barker!

03-16-2006	#8
2ox wow Listens: I don't listen Join Date: May 2005 Location: on the poor side of town Age: 44 Posts: 3,303	Re: Switching Political Parties Megan, you should run. I'd vote for ya, you certainly have the passion for it. Thank you for all the info! __________________ "Sheep go to heaven, goats go to Daves"

03-16-2006	#9
MMM Enjoy In Moderation Join Date: May 2005 Location: blair Age: 35 Posts: 3,049	Re: Switching Political Parties I am moving this to the TnT Show thread as she did call in and talk about this on the show. Right, Meghan?

03-16-2006	#11
shutterbug Off The Deep End Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Middle of Nowhere Age: 32 Posts: 1,123	Re: Switching Political Parties Megan as for your first statement or soapbox speech, I could not agree more with you on all points __________________ I've never heard you talk like that... Are we about to get it on? Because I'm as hard as a diamond in an ice storm right now.

03-17-2006	#12
Chris84 Goes down smooth. Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Omaha Age: 23 Posts: 454	Re: Switching Political Parties I just wanted to say that three years ago when I was first able to vote I registered Republican. I'm going to vote against Osborne, and then reregister as Independent.

03-17-2006	#13
teachergirl If you give me enough throcks, I'll play with your Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Omaha - the good side Age: 30 Posts: 1,638	Re: Switching Political Parties I was talking with Lynnie last night about this, and correct me if I'm wrong, but don't you have to remain in the same party for six months here in Nebraska? That way people couldn't switch parties for each election to sway the votes.

03-16-2006	#1
Megan I love Trav Time! :) Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: May 2005 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Age: 35 Posts: 263	Switching Political Parties To all people who can think for themselves(and those that can't): The primary Republican election is coming upon us. I have made it clear about my feelings that Tom Osborne is not the person we need leading the state of Nebraska. Please feel free to do your own research on the canidates for yourself. In the state of Nebraska, we are dominated by Republicans which means that rarely does a Democratic canidate win an election here. So here is my pitch: I am asking that all independent and democratic voters change parties to republican for the primary. Please do your homework so that the lesser of evils will be elected to run in the gubernatorial election down the road. Changing parties is easy to do. Here is the step by step guide to doing it: #1 Go to http://www.sos.state.ne.us/forms/pdf/vr.pdf and print out the form. #2 Fill out the form. #3 Either fax or mail in your form. #4 Receive your Republican card in the mail. #5 Vote at your designated polling place #6 Go to http://www.sos.state.ne.us/forms/pdf/vr.pdf and print out a new form. #7 Change back to your original party in the same way that you switched to Republican. I am not a Husker Hater by any means. I was born and raised here in Nebraska. However, just because you can coach a football team does not mean that you can run a state. If Tom Osborne is elected I see it as a major set back for the state. I know that other canidates that are more progressive have plans to help our state grow. The majority of college graduates here leave the state for more urbanized cities. I would love to see Omaha, Lincoln and other cities in the state thrive and give people a reason to live here. Omaha is becoming a wonderful place to live. The Qwest center has been a wonderful addition to the city's economy. I believe that the rest of Nebraska can find progression also. I look at what the current governor has done for farming with trades with Cuba for instance. I hope that I don't sound like I am standing on a soapbox preaching. I am trying to stimulate the minds of the voters in Nebraska and ask them which direction they would like to see this state move in. Best Wishes and Vote with your heart. __________________ Megan "Jesus was a liberal" __________________ Megan Jesus was a liberal.

03-16-2006	#2
Lynniebits Fear me, if you dare! Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Back in Counciltucky! Age: 33 Posts: 2,123	Re: Switching Political Parties You don't have to be a member of the party to vote that way however. __________________ God I need a nap.

03-16-2006	#3
kazzman TnTU Junior Listens: Podcast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Omaha Age: 32 Posts: 149	Re: Switching Political Parties I am with you ^. I am a Husker fan, but also feel that Osborne is not the man to run our state. If I had to vote for him to coach the Huskers again, I'd be all over it. Anyway I am a registered republican and will be voting in the primary for anyone but Osborne. I hate that he forced gambling out of our state. I don't have a real big political mind so who else is in the primary. I've heard Heineman, Osborne, and Nabity. What are their stances, etc?

03-16-2006	#5
Lynniebits Fear me, if you dare! Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Back in Counciltucky! Age: 33 Posts: 2,123	Re: Switching Political Parties Only if you are "Independant" if you are "D" you can vote "R" if you wish. __________________ God I need a nap.

03-16-2006	#6
Two2mnyxs Jr. and Jeff will be Team Mates in '08 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Papillion Age: 36 Posts: 949	Re: Switching Political Parties I agree why switch parties if you can vote either way? __________________ WOW HAIL HORDE If you Play and want a good group to run with email me James.hayes@offutt.af.mil this space for rent

03-16-2006	#7
Megan I love Trav Time! :) Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: May 2005 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Age: 35 Posts: 263	Re: Switching Political Parties Here are the currently filed applications for the governor's race: Republican Party Dave Nabity 1642 S. 152nd St. Omaha, NE 68144 Republican Party Dave Heineman 1425 H St. Lincoln, NE 68508 Republican Party Tom Osborne Lot 13 K - 3 Lemoyne, NE 69146 Democrat Party Glenn R. Boot Jr. 1205 Adams St. Ashland, NE 68003 Democrat Party David Hahn 501 Pier 2 Lincoln, NE 68528 Nebraska Party Barry Richards 73775 Maywood Ave. Hayes Center, NE 69032 I am looking into if a Democrat can vote in a Republican primary. If I remember correctly I was not able to do that as a Democrat. I will post as soon as I find out. I have emailed the election office. __________________ Megan Jesus was a liberal.

03-17-2006	#14
Megan I love Trav Time! :) Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: May 2005 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Age: 35 Posts: 263	Re: Switching Political Parties For those of you who would like to become more acquainted with the canidates for governor here are the links to some of their web sites: Dave Heinemam (R) http://www.governordave.com/index2.html Tom Osborne (R) http://www.osborneforgovernor.org/ Dave Nabity (R) http://www.davenabity.com/ Dave Hahn (D) http://www.hahnfornebraska.org/ Glenn R. Boot Jr. (D) Does not have a site that I was able to find Barry Richards (Nebraska Party) Does not have a personal site but here is the link to the Nebraska party site: http://www.nebraskaparty.org/pages/379645/index.htm __________________ Megan Jesus was a liberal.

03-17-2006	#15
Jakegday TnTU Pre-school Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3	Re: Switching Political Parties anyone know how to find out what school district your in?? would it just be the school you live closest to, the one your kids would go to???? i was wondering cuz its on that form, maybe its not even required, i was just wondering

03-17-2006	#17
teachergirl If you give me enough throcks, I'll play with your Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Omaha - the good side Age: 30 Posts: 1,638	Re: Switching Political Parties It would be interesting to know, because what would stop people from switching parties to throw an election?

03-17-2006	#19
Lynniebits Fear me, if you dare! Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Back in Counciltucky! Age: 33 Posts: 2,123	Re: Switching Political Parties BTW sorry, I live in Iowa, teach in Nebraska, different rules here, and it doesn't concern me anyway...or at least I can't do anything about it. __________________ God I need a nap.

03-17-2006	#20
lilyvon schtupp i ride the short bus because i'm Listens: I don't listen Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: counciltucky Posts: 1,271	Re: Switching Political Parties you have to be registed to the party who is holding the primary.... i learned this the hard way by showing up to a primary election and told to get lost...as i wasn't a republican __________________ A man melts the sands so he can see the world outside.--U2, Lemon

03-17-2006	#21
kazzman TnTU Junior Listens: Podcast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Omaha Age: 32 Posts: 149	Re: Switching Political Parties I thought I was right just couldn't argue it since I'm no political aficionado.

03-17-2006	#22
shutterbug Off The Deep End Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Middle of Nowhere Age: 32 Posts: 1,123	Re: Switching Political Parties Okay again for the record in the primary you can only vote for people in YOUR political party. If you are registered Democrat you can only vote DEMOCRAT, accordinding to another election person there is no time limit to change to vote in the primary. __________________ I've never heard you talk like that... Are we about to get it on? Because I'm as hard as a diamond in an ice storm right now.

03-17-2006	#23
Lynniebits Fear me, if you dare! Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Back in Counciltucky! Age: 33 Posts: 2,123	Re: Switching Political Parties So color me stupid, but why don't you guys want Osborne? The gambling thing? Serious question, not being sarcastic for once. __________________ God I need a nap.

03-17-2006	#24
lilyvon schtupp i ride the short bus because i'm Listens: I don't listen Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: counciltucky Posts: 1,271	Re: Switching Political Parties osborne will win more and more politicians will have to be famous before they are elected __________________ A man melts the sands so he can see the world outside.--U2, Lemon

03-17-2006	#25
Lynniebits Fear me, if you dare! Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Back in Counciltucky! Age: 33 Posts: 2,123	Re: Switching Political Parties I can see it now, Brad Pitt for President, or Tony Stewart, or maybe Travis Barker! __________________ God I need a nap.

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