Nebraska State Sen. Danielle
Conrad, one of the most leftwing senators in the Unicameral (48% conservative
voting record from NTF in 2012), went on a rant against the American
Legislative Exchange Council, a group of businesses and state senators who
promote legislation to limit government and encourage the free market economy
and state sovereignty. Conrad chastised
ALEC for tackling issues of great importance to conservatives, like gun owner
rights, voter ID, and illegal immigration.
Joining her criticism were 2 leftist groups in Nebraska, Bold Nebraska
and Common Cause, better known as Commie Cause among conservatives. Conrad, of course, did not criticize leftist
groups like the Sierra Club that seek to influence legislation in Lincoln. Nebraska Taxpayers for Freedom praises State
Sen. Jim Smith and other state senators who belong to ALEC and sponsor
legislation to promote fiscally conservative issues in our legislature that
help the average citizen and small business owner.
