"The political split between the former two-term governor and his wife has been apparent for more than a decade. The two donate to opposing parties and have even backed candidates running against one another. Shore acknowledged the dynamic, saying differences at home are routine but respectful. In an interview with the Nebraska Examiner, Shore said Ricketts has been "nothing but supportive" of her political aspirations. "He's told me what it's like to run for office, and I've seen it firsthand," she said."
"He was, however, one of the few Republicans to criticize Trump after he posted a racist video to social media depicting former President and first lady Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys earlier this month. "Even if this was a Lion King meme, a reasonable person sees the racist context to this," he wrote on X. "The White House should do what anyone does when they make a mistake: remove this and apologize.""
Jennifer Shore, the former Nebraska first lady, is running for the Omaha seat on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents after Elizabeth O'Connor resigned following a felony DUI charge. Shore describes herself as "Regent-ready," citing experience in university administration, health care and public service, and calls for a university that is an "engine, not a museum," focused on results, affordability and competitiveness. Shore and her husband, former governor Pete Ricketts, have donated to opposing parties and backed opposing candidates, though Shore says Ricketts has been supportive. Ricketts is campaigning for U.S. Senate and criticized a racist social media video, urging removal and apology.
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