Nebraska Democratic Party: Governor Pillen Appoints Former Governor Pete Ricketts To Fill U.S. Senate Seat Vacated By Ben Sasse
January 13, 2023
January 13, 2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 13 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release:
The Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb and Executive Director Precious McKesson respond to Governor Jim Pillen appointing Former Governor Ricketts to the U.S. Senate.
Chair Jane Kleeb
"Gov. Pillen appointed Pete Ricketts in order to pay him back for buying the Governor's seat. This is the most blatant pay-to-play scheme we've seen in our sta . . .
The Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb and Executive Director Precious McKesson respond to Governor Jim Pillen appointing Former Governor Ricketts to the U.S. Senate.
Chair Jane Kleeb
"Gov. Pillen appointed Pete Ricketts in order to pay him back for buying the Governor's seat. This is the most blatant pay-to-play scheme we've seen in our sta . . .