DNC Nebraska Superdelegates

Steven E. Achelpohl, Chair, Democratic Party, Nebraska

Basic Bio
* Born Wichita, Kansas, July 15, 1950
* Graduated University of Nebraska,with distinction,1975
* Admitted to Nebraska State Bar,1975.
* Served on The U.S. District Court,
* District of Nebraska; 1980,
* U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit.
* Appointed to the federal bench,by President Clinton,in September,2000
* -13 September 2000-THE WHITE HOUSE: Office of the Press Secretary -- President Clinton nominates Steven E. Achelpohl to the Federal Bench (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:12092000 The President today nominated Steven E. Achelpohl to the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska

Political interests and issues
* Nebraska State Patrolmen's Retirement Fund. Runs private law firm specializing in commercial litigation, criminal trial law,and white collar crime.

Involvement in the Democratic Party
* Chair, Nebraska Democratic Party, 2001
* Member, Democratic National Committee, 2001
* Achepohl has come out in favor of a more moderate stance on abortion,saying ''The problem is the Democratic Party has allowed itself to be moved out of the mainstream."

Pledged Status
* Achepoli remains uncommitted,and has made public statements in favor of both candidates..

Contributions to Candidates
* Achelpohl has made the following contributions:
o 2004: $500 to NANCY THOMPSON FOR CONGRESS, on 10/18/2004
o $250 to NANCY THOMPSON FOR CONGRESS, on 6/30/2004
o $500 to NANCY THOMPSON FOR CONGRESS, on 05/10/2004
o $500 to NANCY THOMPSON FOR CONGRESS, on 03/17/2004
o $1,000 to NANCY THOMPSON FOR CONGRESS, on 10/31/2003
o 2006:$300 to MOUL FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE, on 05/31/2006
o $250 to MOUL FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE, on 05/09/2006

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Frank LaMere
Chairman of the Democratic National Committee's Native American Caucus and National Committeeman(At Large), Nebraska

Basic Bio
* Mr.Lamere is a member of the Winnebago Tribe.
* Born 1951
* Named 2001 Peacemaker of the Year by the Nebraskans for Peace

Pledged Status
* LaMere has endorsed Barack Obama

Previous Campaign Work and Experience
* Was an unpledged delegate at the 2004 National Convention

Political interests and issues
* Lamere is an activist for Native American rights whose interests include ending alcoholism among Native Americans
* Is a longtime campaigner against alcoholism among Native Americans, and has worked for laws to prohibit sales of alcohol, within five miles of reservations. The fact that there are too many Native children in foster care not being cared for by their natural parents and cut off from their culture.
* Lamere is also an outspoken advocate against capital punishment

Contributions to Candidates
* There are three contributions on record,from Mr. Lamere:
o $266.00,to Kerry For President on 09/01/92
o $250.00,to The Nebraska Democratic State Central Committee on 01/0497
o $400.00,to The Nebraska Democratic State Central Committee on 06/04/02

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Audra Ostergard First Associate Chairwoman Nebraska

Pledged Status
* Uncommitted

Involvement in the 2008 Election
* Been playing phone tag with Michelle Obama

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Vince Powers

Nebraska

Basic Bio

* University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Juris Doctorate, 1978, Bachelor of Arts, 1975

Political interests and issues

* Concentrates on personal injury and employment discrimination http://www.lawyers.com
* Politics is simple, under Republicans the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, under democrats the middle class grows, pick your preference, as for myself I am a democrat.
* Powers has been recognized by The Association of Trial Lawyers of America for outstanding service to individuals and families who sought compensation under the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. The Trial Lawyers Care was the largest pro bono legal services program in history, providing free representation to more than 1700 victim families.

Involvement in the Democratic Party

* The mastermind behind last month's first-ever Democratic presidential caucuses
* DNC National Committeeman

Pledged Status

* Three Nebraska superdelegates, including Powers, already have pledged their votes to Obama

Involvement in the 2008 Election

* "Supports John Edwards because he is tough enough to capture or kill Bin Laden and refocus the war on the terrorists who attacked America. He is smart enough to know that health insurance is a necessity for all Americans. Understands that the greatness of America comes from a labor movement which created the middle class in America. He will work for those who have been left out the last 7 years. And he without doubt the one candidate that can compete everywhere against any Republican nominee."

Contributions

* $ 4,600 to John Edwards

Previous Campaign Work and Experience

* David Hahn Nabraska Governor campaign
* John Edwards

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