It’s a common refrain — elections should be about issues.

Unfortunately, elections often devolve into mud slinging fests and name calling.

Today, I want to pledge to all Nebraskans my campaign will focus on where I stand on the issues.

On energy, we need to diversify our energy portfolio and explore domestic resources — reducing our reliance on foreign sources of energy. To that end, I have sponsored an amendment to increase research into biofuels and have voted against taxing domestic energy producers.

Though we are facing difficult times, our country’s economy is better off without government intervention or increased taxes. I am proud to say the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has agreed with me, and I have recently recieved their endorsement.

The Second Amendment must be protected, and sportsmen should have the freedom to enjoy a fall hunt without onerous regulations or stipulations. My dedication to the rights of gun owners has led to the endorsement from the NRA.

My commitment to common sense, Nebraska values — that human life is precious and not a ‘choice’ — has earned the endorsement of Nebraska Right to Life.

For more on my positions on these and other issues, click on the “issues” button.