Peter Ricketts on Civil Rights

Republican Senate Challenger

Judges shouldn't reinterpret marriage

Marriage: I believe that marriage is between a man and a woman.
Judges: I support conservative judicial nominees who understand it is their job to interpret the law, not create it.

Source: Campaign website, www.PeteRicketts.com, "About Pete" May 2, 2006

Reduce government regulation of the private sector

Reduce government regulation of the private sector in order to encourage investment and economic expansion.
Provide tax credits or grants to businesses that offer child care services to employees.

Source: 2006 Congressional National Political Awareness Test May 2, 2006

Opposes same-sex marriage

Ricketts said he will stress his social conservative values - he opposes abortion, gambling and same-sex marriages - in his campaign. Source: Press release, "Ricketts confirms GOP Senate bid" Aug 12, 2005

Active donor to anti-gambling movement

Ricketts is a native Nebraskan who said he became politically energized last fall during his involvement in the anti-gambling movement. He donated $30,000 and lots of support to Gambling with the Good Life - the group that defeated two gambling proposals on last November's ballot. He said he learned in that campaign that "bad things can happen if people don't pay attention and don't get involved" and that "if you do get involved, you can make a difference." Source: Press release, "Ricketts confirms GOP Senate bid" Aug 12, 2005

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