Adrian Smith on Education

Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Adrian Smith on other issues. Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)

Lee Terry on Education

Republican Representative (NE-2): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Lee Terry on other issues. Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007) Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006) Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006) Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001) Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001) Supports requiring schools to allow prayer. (Jan 2001) Tax deductions for private scholarships to public schools. (Feb 2003) Rated 18% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Mike Johanns-Gov on Education

Former Republican: Click here for Mike Johanns-Gov on other issues. No stance on record.

Bill Barrett on Education

Republican (District 3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bill Barrett on other issues. Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998) Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997) Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994) Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)

Tom Osborne on Education

Republican (District 3): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Tom Osborne on other issues. Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006) Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006) Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001) Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001) Let schools display the words "God Bless America". (Oct 2001) Supports requiring schools to allow prayer. (Jan 2001) Rated 42% by the NEA, indicating a mixed record on public education. (Dec 2003)

Doug Bereuter on Education

Republican (Until 2004) (District 1): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Doug Bereuter on other issues. Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001) Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001) Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998) Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997) Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994) Focus educational resources to help those with greatest need. (Jul 2001) Require state standards, regular assessments, and sanctions. (Jul 2001) Support Ed-Flex: more flexibility if more accountable. (Jul 2001) Rated 25% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003) Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)

Jon Christensen on Education

Republican Former (1994-) (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jon Christensen on other issues. Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998) Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997) Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)

Don Stenberg on Education

Former Republican Challenger (lost May 2006 primary): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Don Stenberg on other issues. Supports Organized Prayer In Public Schools. (Sep 2000) Supports parents choosing schools via vouchers. (Sep 2000)

Jim Exon on Education

Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Exon on other issues. Voted YES on $75M for abstinence education. (Jul 1996) Voted NO on requiring schools to allow voluntary prayer. (Jul 1994) Voted YES on national education standards. (Feb 1994)

Bob Kerrey on Education

Former Democrat Senator: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Bob Kerrey on other issues. Voted YES on Educational Savings Accounts. (Mar 2000) Voted NO on allowing more flexibility in federal school rules. (Mar 1999) Voted NO on education savings accounts. (Jun 1998) Voted NO on school vouchers in DC. (Sep 1997) Voted NO on $75M for abstinence education. (Jul 1996) Voted NO on requiring schools to allow voluntary prayer. (Jul 1994) Voted YES on national education standards. (Feb 1994) Offer every parent Charter Schools and public school choice. (Aug 2000)

Charlie Matulka on Education

2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (NE): Click here for Charlie Matulka on other issues. No stance on record.

David Kramer on Education

Republican challenger, state party chair (lost May primary): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Kramer on other issues. Every child in America is entitled to the gift of education. (Jan 2006)

Peter Ricketts on Education

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Peter Ricketts on other issues. Supports school vouchers to equalize opportunity. (Feb 2006)