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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAfter backing Ricketts 4 years ago, Nebraska troopers union now endorses Bob Krist for governor
By Joe Duggan
LINCOLN Lingering vacancies in the ranks of the Nebraska State Patrol and anger over what many of them considered an unjust firing last year prompted the troopers union Thursday to endorse Bob Krist for governor.
Our state troopers work hard in a dangerous, demanding job, said Brian Petersen, president of the State Troopers Association of Nebraska. They deserve leadership that is accountable and responsible, not a governor who passes the buck and tries to place the blame on rank and file.
The same union endorsed Gov. Pete Ricketts four years ago when he was the Republican nominee for the post. The association president announced this years endorsement at a State Capitol press conference.
Petersen, who is a sergeant in the patrol, expressed deep concern about staffing shortages that have gone on for years. The agencys efforts to recruit more troopers havent kept pace with the number of those retiring .
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After backing Ricketts 4 years ago, Nebraska troopers union now endorses Bob Krist for governor (Original Post)
Omaha Steve
Oct 2018
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RandySF
(58,893 posts)1. Any chance of closing the gap?
Ive been looking for cheap races where a dollar can go farther.
Omaha Steve
(99,658 posts)2. We are a red farming state
Ricketts will win.
Dave Starsky
(5,914 posts)3. Rural Republicans would vote for actual rickets...
If it were running for public office.