Lippincott, Reimers share views at CC forum

Two Republican candidates running for the Dist. 34 seat in the Nebraska Legislature shared their thoughts last week in Central City, both showing respect for their opponents while voicing concerns they are hearing on the campaign trail.
Loren Lippincott and Mike Reimers shared the microphone for approximately 90 minutes at a candidate forum Oct. 3 which drew a crowd of 40 people to the Prairie Creek Winery. They covered topics ranging from economic development to housing to early childhood education, agreeing that they share similar views on some issues, while differing on others.
“During this campaign I’ve gone to all four counties — Nance, Merrick, Hall and Hamilton — and knocked on about 6,000 doors and by far the number one thing people are concerned about is what’s going on in school,” Lippincott said when asked what in his view is the most pressing issues facing the state. “In kindergarten through 12th grade and also in our colleges they are fighting mad with the idea of Critical Race Theory, the 1619 Project, Black Lives Matter and sex education standards. I hear that all the time.”

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