News Release Gov. Ricketts' Office
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following several remarks made by Senator Ernie Chambers of Omaha on the flood of the Legislature on Monday.
“For far too long, Senator Chambers’ hateful rhetoric has gone unchecked. It is beneath the dignity of the Unicameral, and the citizen legislators who serve it. I condemn Ernie’s sexist slurs against women and his disgraceful remarks towards law enforcement.”
EDITOR'S NOTE: Governor Ricketts comes in response to comments made by Senator Chambers on the floor of the Nebraska Legislature on Tuesday. Chambers referenced a flyer distributed by the Nebraska Republican Party in reference to Senator Julie Slama of Peru in her race against Janet Palmtag of Nebraska City. Chambers called the flyer "dirty politics" and "racist." The flyer included a picture of Senator Chambers.
Here's the flyer:
