Charles Holm (Lincoln) on military intervention and funding

Recorded during a "Voter Voices" roundtable discussion at Bennett Martin Library in Lincoln. What are your thoughts on this issue? Add your comments to this post.

Dau Nguyen (Lincoln) on relations with China and Middle East

Recorded during a "Voter Voices" roundtable discussion at Bennett Martin Library in Lincoln. What are your thoughts on this issue? Add your comments to this post.

Anne Callahan (Lincoln) on foreign aid

Recorded during a "Voter Voices" roundtable discussion at Bennett Martin Library in Lincoln. What are your thoughts on this issue? Add your comments to this post.

Streaming video of "Voter Voices" television program now available

Our television special, "Campaign Connection 2012: Voter Voices," continues to air on NET Television. But you can also watch the full program here. For extended video segments and additional information, go to the program page on this web site.

Voter Voices on NET Radio: U.S. Senate candidates Fischer, Kerrey discuss federal budget

Taxes, spending and our trillion dollar federal budget deficit; how government collects and spends money has been on the minds of Nebraskans recording videos for the “Voter Voices” project. We used portions of these comments to start discussions on this issue with U.S. Senate candidates Bob Kerrey and Deb Fischer. This NET Radio story is taken from the "Campaign Connection 2012: Voter Voices" television special, which premieres Friday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. CT on NET-1/HD.

CLICK HERE to listen to and read Mike Tobias' NET Radio Signature Story.
CLICK HERE to watch an extended video segment of Kerrey and Fischer discussing the federal budget from the "Voter Voices" television project.

Voter Voices on NET Radio: U.S. Senate candidates Fischer, Kerrey discuss health care

Nebraskans have recorded videos on many subjects since the "Voter Voices" project began in March, but none more than health care. We used portions of these comments to start discussions on this issue with U.S. Senate candidates Bob Kerrey and Deb Fischer. This NET Radio story is taken from the "Campaign Connection 2012: Voter Voices" television special, which premieres Friday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. CT on NET-1/HD.

CLICK HERE to listen to and read Mike Tobias' NET Radio Signature Story.
CLICK HERE to watch an extended video segment of Kerrey and Fischer discussing health care from the "Voter Voices" television project.

Joan Dutt (Nebraska City) on cancer treatment

Recorded at Morton-James Public Library in Nebraska City. What are your thoughts on this issue? Add your comments to this post.

Foreign policy dominates latest "Voter Voices" roundtable

When five Lincoln residents gathered at Bennett Martin Library in Lincoln for the latest "Voter Voices" roundtable discussion, it wasn’t difficult to get a wide range of opinions. These were all regular patrons of the Lincoln City Libraries, and they came ready to discuss what issues they felt needed additional discussion in the congressional and presidential campaigns. What surprised us was how quickly the groups focus turned to foreign policy and America’s role in the world.

CLICK HERE to listen and read Bill Kelly's NET News Signature Story on the roundtable.

Katherine Flattery (Lincoln) on foreign policy and immigration

Recorded at Bennett Martin Library in Lincoln, in conjunction with a "Voter Voices" roundtable discussion. Listen to Bill Kelly's NET News Signature Story about the roundtable on Tuesday, Oct. 16 on NET Radio (6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT).

Randy Moody (Lincoln) on partisan politics

Recorded at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in conjunction with the UNL Osher Lifelong Learning Institute's Elections 2012 class. What are your thoughts on this issue? Add your comments to this post.

"Voter Voices" roundtable discussion held in Lincoln

Bill Kelly (right) leads our latest "Voter Voices" roundtable discussion, held today at Bennett Martin Library in Lincoln. Listen to Bill's story on the roundtable next Tuesday on NET Radio at 6:30 and 8:30 a.m., and 4:30 p.m. You can also listen to the story here on the "Voter Voices" web site.

Marvin Almy (Waverly) on campaign pledges

Recorded at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in conjunction with the UNL Osher Lifelong Learning Institute's Elections 2012 class. What are your thoughts on this issue? Add your comments to this post.

U.S. Senate candidates respond to "Voter Voices" question on environment during debate

Candidates Deb Fischer (R) and Bob Kerrey (D) respond to a "Voter Voices" video on the environment recorded by Phillip Gullikson of Winnebago during the Oct. 1 NET News U.S. Senate debate.

Watch Fischer and Kerrey respond to more "Voter Voices" videos during the NET News television special "Campaign Connection 2012: Voter Voices," which premieres Friday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. CT on NET-1/HD.

U.S. Senate candidates respond to "Voter Voices" question on campaign finance during debate

Candidates Deb Fischer (R) and Bob Kerrey (D) respond to a "Voter Voices" video on campaign finance recorded by Margaret Bowser of Omaha during the Oct. 1 NET News U.S. Senate debate.

Watch Fischer and Kerrey respond to more "Voter Voices" videos during the NET News television special "Campaign Connection 2012: Voter Voices," which premieres Friday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. CT on NET-1/HD.

"Voter Voices" will be part of U.S. Senate debate

U.S. Senate candidates Deb Fischer and Bob Kerrey will respond to two recorded "Voter Voices" questions during the NET News U.S. Senate debate. Watch Monday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. CT on NET1 and NET-HD, or watch online here.

U.S. Senate candidates to respond to "Voter Voices" videos during NET debate

NET News will present the third debate between U.S. Senate candidates Deb Fischer (R) and Bob Kerrey (D) live from the NET studios on Monday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. CT. The debate will be available live on NET1 / NET-HD television, NET Radio and on the NET web site.

In addition to questions from journalists, we will also use two “Voter Voices” video questions during the debate. Record a video on an issue that's important to you in the next 10 days, and your comments will be considered for use during the debate!

Matt Murray (Omaha/UNO) on politics

Recorded at the Criss Library at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. What are your thoughts on this issue? Add your comments to this post.

"Voter Voices" television project in production

Here's a sneak peak at the production of our "Voter Voices" television project, which will air on NET in October. This week U.S. Senate candidates Deb Fischer (R) and Bob Kerrey (D) came to NET to respond to questions and comments that were recorded for the "Voter Voices" project.

Paul Robertson (Winnebago) on education/Pell Grants

Recorded at the Winnebago Tribe Pow-Wow in Winnebago. What are your thoughts on this issue? Add your comments to this post.

Mathew King (Omaha) on health insurance

Recorded at Jazz on the Green in Omaha. What are your thoughts on this issue? Add your comments to this post.

Larry Williams (Lincoln) on gun control

Recorded at the Malone Community Center in Lincoln. What are your thoughts on this issue? Add your comments to this post.

Note: "Voter Voices" recording will be available during the NAACP/Malone Center Political Forum, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Malone Center is located at 2032 U St. in Lincoln.

Beverly Rosenbaum (Fremont) on health care

Recorded at Jazz on the Green in Omaha. What are your thoughts on health care? Add your comments to this post.

Linda Duckworth (Omaha) on globalization and other issues

Recorded at the Millard Branch of the Omaha Public Library. What are your thoughts on these issues? Add your comments to this post.

UNO library to offer Voter Voices recording

The University of Nebraska at Omaha's Criss Library will open as a Voter Voices recording location on Monday, Aug. 20. Members of the campus community, as well as the general public, can record at UNO during all regular library hours.

Criss Library staff are using an old election booth for their Voter Voices recording station!

Voter Voices on NET Radio: Health care a hot topic at outdoor concert

Health care, and how to pay for it. That was one recurring issue among voters talking to NET News at a recent outdoor concert in Omaha. In an NET News Signature Story, Mike Tobias offers some of their perspectives on this and other election topics as part of the "Voter Voices" project. (CLICK HERE to listen to and read the story)

Phillip Gullikson (Winnebago) on environmental issues

Recorded at the Winnebago Tribe Pow-Wow in Winnebago. What are your thoughts on this issue? Add your comments to this post.

CLICK HERE to listen to a roundtable discussion on election issues conducted during the Pow-Wow by NET News for the "Voter Voices" project.

Dave Wingert (Omaha) on problem solving

In July we held a special "Voter Voices" recording event at Jazz on the Green in Omaha. NET News was set-up in a tent next to longtime Omaha radio personality Dave Wingert, who agreed to share his thoughts for our project!

Voter Voices on NET Radio: Native American voters share concerns

Even with all the election year polls and surveys flying around, it’s almost impossible to find research about what issues are of concern to Native American people. In the latest roundtable discussion organized for the "Voter Voices" project, Bill Kelly sat down with representatives of Nebraska’s tribes to hear what they’d like candidates to address this year. (CLICK HERE to listen to and read the story)

Sandi Kayne (Bellevue) on health insurance

Recorded at Jazz on the Green in Omaha. What are your thoughts on health care and health insurance? Add your comments to this post.

Ralph Fisher (Texas, former Omaha resident) on social security

Recorded at Jazz on the Green in Omaha. What are your thoughts on this issue? Add your comments to this post.

Richard Callahan (Omaha) on campaign promises

Recorded at Jazz on the Green in Omaha. Do you think politicians keep their campaign promises? Add your comments to this post.

Margaret Bowser (Omaha) on Medicare prescription coverage

Recorded at Jazz on the Green in Omaha. What are your thoughts on this issue? Add your comments to this post.

Wilber Fey (Nebraska City) on ag land values

Record at the Morton-James Public Library in Nebraska City. What are your thoughts on this issue? Add your comments to this post.

Voter Voices on NET Radio: Nebraska Hispanics focused on economy, not immigration

The need to get Hispanic voters engaged in state and local politics dominated the concerns of the latest roundtable discussion organized by NET News as part of its "Campaign Connection 2012: Voter Voices" project. The conversation underscored the difference between messages put out by political campaigns to attract Latino voters and what the community is actually talking about. (CLICK HERE to listen to and read the story)

Carlos Barcenas (Grand Island) on immigration and education

Recorded at the Edith Abbott Memorial Library in Grand Island. What are your thoughts on this issue? Add you comments to this post.

Listen to NET Radio Friday (July 6) for more comments from Carlos Barcenas and others who participated in the latest "Voter Voices" roundtable discussion. Bill Kelly's Signature Story on the roundtable discussion airs at 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. CT, and 4:30 p.m. CT.

Tim Johnson (Lincoln) on political tone

Recorded at Bennett Martin Public Library in Lincoln. What are your thoughts on the tone of this election? Add your comments to this post.

Maria Flores (Grand Island) on bullying

Recorded at the Edith Abbott Memorial Library in Grand Island. Do you believe politicians pay enough attention to this issue? Add your comments to this post.

Marlene Fey (Nebraska City) on voter ID and taxes

Recorded at the Morton-James Public Library in Nebraska City. What are your thoughts on these issues? Add your comments to this post!

Byron Peterson (Minatare) on homelessness

Recorded at the Lied Scottsbluff Public Library. What are your thoughts on this issue? Add your comments to this post!

Voter Voices on Lincoln's 5 City-TV

Watch NET News Senior Producers Bill Kelly and Mike Tobias, with Greg Mickells of the Lincoln City Libraries, discuss the "Voter Voices" project on Lincoln's 5 City-TV.

Levern Hauptmann (Neligh) on politics

Recorded at the Neligh Public Library. What are your thoughts on this issue? Add your comments to this post!

Clark Beyer (Hastings) on government spending

Recorded at the Edith Abbott Memorial Library in Grand Island. What are your thoughts on this issue? Add your comments to this post!

Teopisto Elnas, Jr. - Philippines visitor

Teopisto Elnas, Jr. serves on the Commission on Elections in the Philippines. He visited Grand Island in May as part of a trip to learn more about the electoral process in the United States. Elnas took a few minutes to record a Voter Voices video at the Grand Island library about his trip.

Andra White (Broken Bow) on immigration

Recorded at the Broken Bow Public Library. What are your thoughts on this issue? Add your comments to this post!

Voter Voices on NET Radio: Central Nebraskans frustrated by politics, politicians

Voters aren’t happy with politics and politicians, at least according to a small group of Nebraskans brought together for a roundtable discussion. Mike Tobias reports in today’s Signature Story, part of the NET News "Campaign Connection 2012: Voter Voices" project and the second story from our roundtable discussion in Broken Bow. (CLICK HERE to listen to and read the story)

Voter Voices on NET Radio: Nebraskans’ election-year concerns might surprise you

Even in a county where conservative Republicans dominate the landscape, there’s a wide range of opinions about what issues should take the forefront in this year’s election. In the first of our "Voter Voices" roundtable discussions, Bill Kelly of NET News spoke with a group of voters from central Nebraska at the Broken Bow Public Library. (CLICK HERE to listen to and read the story)

Michael Steckler (Broken Bow) on health care

Recorded at the Broken Bow Public Library. What are your thoughts on this issue? Add your comments to this post!

Voter Voices: An Introduction