Chris Backemeyer
@chrisbackemeyer.bsky.social
5th generation Nebraskan | Dad to 3 amazing kids | Husband | Democrat running to flip NE-01
This horrific tragedy should never have happened. There should be an immediate and independent investigation because the videos we've seen so far are a far cry from the administration’s claims of “domestic terrorism” and “self-defense.” www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
ICE agent fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis, mayor disputes government claim of self-defense
The identity of the shot woman was not publicly disclosed. The police chief said the woman, who was married, was not a target of immigration operations.
www.reuters.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
This horrific tragedy should never have happened. There should be an immediate and independent investigation because the videos we've seen so far are a far cry from the administration’s claims of “domestic terrorism” and “self-defense.” www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
Five years ago, we witnessed a dark moment in our nation's history as a violent mob attacked our Capitol and the lawful transfer of presidential power.
Democracy only works if we fight for it with our voices and our votes. We need to do both in 2026.
Democracy only works if we fight for it with our voices and our votes. We need to do both in 2026.
January 6, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Five years ago, we witnessed a dark moment in our nation's history as a violent mob attacked our Capitol and the lawful transfer of presidential power.
Democracy only works if we fight for it with our voices and our votes. We need to do both in 2026.
Democracy only works if we fight for it with our voices and our votes. We need to do both in 2026.
There’s a moment in everyone’s life when you have to stand up for what you believe in. For me, that moment is now.
But I can’t do this alone. If you can give time or money, you’ll help us #flipthisseat and give Nebraskans a real voice. Join us: backnebraska.com #NE01
But I can’t do this alone. If you can give time or money, you’ll help us #flipthisseat and give Nebraskans a real voice. Join us: backnebraska.com #NE01
December 29, 2025 at 11:16 PM
There’s a moment in everyone’s life when you have to stand up for what you believe in. For me, that moment is now.
But I can’t do this alone. If you can give time or money, you’ll help us #flipthisseat and give Nebraskans a real voice. Join us: backnebraska.com #NE01
But I can’t do this alone. If you can give time or money, you’ll help us #flipthisseat and give Nebraskans a real voice. Join us: backnebraska.com #NE01
Trump’s policies keep hammering rural America — from Medicaid cuts to a $100K visa fee that blocks rural hospitals from hiring the doctors they depend on.
These hospitals were already hanging by a thread. Now they’re getting hit from all sides.
These hospitals were already hanging by a thread. Now they’re getting hit from all sides.
Two months after President Donald Trump signed an executive order restricting H-1B visas, soaring costs are roiling rural health care facilities that have long struggled to find staff.
Rural America relies on foreign doctors. Trump’s visa fee shuts them out.
The Trump administration’s demand for companies to pay a $100,000 fee to hire an immigrant worker using an H1B visa has created turmoil among rural health providers.
wapo.st
December 8, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Trump’s policies keep hammering rural America — from Medicaid cuts to a $100K visa fee that blocks rural hospitals from hiring the doctors they depend on.
These hospitals were already hanging by a thread. Now they’re getting hit from all sides.
These hospitals were already hanging by a thread. Now they’re getting hit from all sides.
$170 BILLION for ICE
$40 BILLION for Argentina
$1 BILLION for Trump’s Qatari jet
$200 MILLION for Kristi Noem’s private planes
But when Rep. Mike Flood is asked about cuts to SNAP and health care, all he can say is...
$40 BILLION for Argentina
$1 BILLION for Trump’s Qatari jet
$200 MILLION for Kristi Noem’s private planes
But when Rep. Mike Flood is asked about cuts to SNAP and health care, all he can say is...
Q: Why did you cut snap and health care research?
Rep. Flood: We do not have unlimited money in the United States.
[Crowd booing]
Rep. Flood: We do not have unlimited money in the United States.
[Crowd booing]
November 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
$170 BILLION for ICE
$40 BILLION for Argentina
$1 BILLION for Trump’s Qatari jet
$200 MILLION for Kristi Noem’s private planes
But when Rep. Mike Flood is asked about cuts to SNAP and health care, all he can say is...
$40 BILLION for Argentina
$1 BILLION for Trump’s Qatari jet
$200 MILLION for Kristi Noem’s private planes
But when Rep. Mike Flood is asked about cuts to SNAP and health care, all he can say is...
Grateful to the veterans, service members, and families who answered the call to serve.
We owe you more than words. We must honor your service with action: ensuring access to the support and opportunity you’ve earned and deserve.
We owe you more than words. We must honor your service with action: ensuring access to the support and opportunity you’ve earned and deserve.
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Grateful to the veterans, service members, and families who answered the call to serve.
We owe you more than words. We must honor your service with action: ensuring access to the support and opportunity you’ve earned and deserve.
We owe you more than words. We must honor your service with action: ensuring access to the support and opportunity you’ve earned and deserve.
Marriage equality remains the law of the land
Breaking News: The Supreme Court denied a request to consider overturning its landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage a decade ago. nyti.ms/3Ju2Ayd
November 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Marriage equality remains the law of the land
I’m a fifth-generation Nebraskan and lifelong public servant. For 20 years, I served in national security under both Democrats and Republicans.
Now, I’m running for Congress.
Nebraskans work hard and look out for each other. It’s time Washington did the same. #NE01
Now, I’m running for Congress.
Nebraskans work hard and look out for each other. It’s time Washington did the same. #NE01
November 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I’m a fifth-generation Nebraskan and lifelong public servant. For 20 years, I served in national security under both Democrats and Republicans.
Now, I’m running for Congress.
Nebraskans work hard and look out for each other. It’s time Washington did the same. #NE01
Now, I’m running for Congress.
Nebraskans work hard and look out for each other. It’s time Washington did the same. #NE01