Friday 27 May 2016

Bold Nebraska founder weighs run for top post in state’s Democratic Party

LINCOLN — A leading opponent of the Keystone XL oil pipeline says she’s thinking of running for the top leadership post of the Nebraska Democratic Party.

Jane Kleeb, during the Adams County Democratic convention Wednesday, announced she is exploring the position.

Kleeb became well-known as the founder of Bold Nebraska, a group that helped organize opposition to the Canadian pipeline rejected last year by President Barack Obama.

Chuck Hassebrook, who ran unsuccessfully for governor in 2014, previously had announced his candidacy for the chairmanship.

Vince Powers, a Lincoln attorney who is the current chairman, is not seeking re-election. For the full article click here 



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