by Mike | 5 Jun 2012 | Primary Election, Executive, Recent Posts, 2012
Across the ten floors of Harper Hall this afternoon, candidates for State and County Offices and members of Political Action Committees (PACs) hit the (vertical) campaign trail. PACs and candidates began by meeting to decide upon campaign strategy and to produce campaign materials. Materials from paper and crayons to a video time-slot must be purchased using donated CBS “money,” very much like regular State and County elections. Without any literal stumps or soap boxes, each candidate made clear what qualifies him for Boys’ State office, as well as where he stands on the many important issues buzzing around the minds of delegates this week. With seven different towns (excluding his own) to hit in two hours, each delegate found his knowledge and experience tested by his outstanding peers. At 3:15pm, delegates will cast their ballots in the Primary Elections, showing just who was able to meet the challenge. Best of luck to each of the candidates!
by Mike | 5 Jun 2012 | Washington County, General Election, Lincoln County, Recent Posts, Towns, 2012
On Tuesday morning, delegates attended their respective Nationalists and the Federalists party meetings, where they heatedly debated a number of important issues for nearly two hours. Below are the final platforms as elected by the parties.
Nationalist Party Platform:
Education
More evaluation of teachers
Pay increases based on quality of teaching AND experience
Decreasing dependency on standardized testing
Concentrating more on actual learning
Agriculture
Less government limitations
Support and encourage small farms
Energy
Use and research of alternative energy sources
Propane
Hydroelectric
Wind
Solar
Natural gas
Nuclear energy
Ethanol
Tax cuts for those who use alternative energy
Keystone Pipeline
Pro-Pipeline
Alcohol Consumption Limitations
18 years of age with restrictions
Promote moderation through educational programs
Welfare
Mandatory drug tests
Limitations on what you can buy with government aid
Federalist Party Platform:
We are for the expansion of agriculture in Nebraska.
We are for the increased efficiency and strengthening of all Nebraska Public Schools.
We are for a more efficient path to citizenship for immigrants.
We are for efficient energy diversification in Nebraska.
We are for the conservation and preservation of all natural resources and wildlife.
We oppose mandated healthcare coverage, however we support private healthcare reform.
We are for favorable laws in line with the Second Amendment.
We are in favor of gambling with tax revenue going to state parks and education.
We are in favor of private property rights.
We are for modifying the tax code to benefit the economy of Nebraska.
by Mike | 5 Jun 2012 | Recent Posts, 2012
On Monday evening, lobbyists gathered within their respective political action committees to discuss their marketing strategies in preparation for the bulk of primary campaigns and elections tomorrow. PACs spent their time on activities such as authoring bills for the legislature, creating PAC names and slogans, devising strategies for garnering support, and determining the usefulness of cooperating with other PACs for miscellaneous objectives.
by Dan | 5 Jun 2012 | Washington County, Lincoln County, Recent Posts, Towns, 2012
This afternoon, delegates running for State and County offices gathered in Harper Hall to formally place themselves into the running. Best of luck, gentlemen!
by Dan | 5 Jun 2012 | Newspaper, Recent Posts, Activities, 2012
A number of amazing things happen during every session of Cornhusker Boys’ State. While the Gubernatorial election and debates in the Legislature often attract and hold the spotlight, tucked in a corner office on the first floor of Harper Hall, the staff of the Cornhusker Boys’ State bulletin works late into the night to compile and recap the events of each action-packed day in-time to be printed and slipped under each delegate’s door before revelry the following morning. The fact that these delegates (coming from every town in the Boys’ State) can design, write, edit, print, and distribute a new edition every day is a truly impressive feat!
