Innis Visits Cheyenne County Communities

In August 2019, Matt Innis announced his candidacy for US Senate against incumbent Ben Sasse.

Innis introduced a platform of three points: Nebraskans want a senator who will represent them and their interests, and thirdly to support appointment of conservative judges to the federal bench.

On Feb. 7, Innis toured Cheyenne County from Leyton Elementary School to Grandma Joe's cafe in Sidney.

"Everywhere we go, it is incredible," Innis said.

He said it doesn't matter if he is in Omaha, Lincoln or one of the Panhandle communities,

Innis said Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse was among those who called President Donald Trump "unfit" before the 2016 election. He said Sasse attacked Trump "from Day 1."

"The only thing that kept him in check is I'm running against him," Innis said.

Innis said 96 percent of Sasse's donations come from out of state sources. He asks people to name one thing Sen. Sasse has accomplished.

When asked about the coronavirus and food safety in the U.S., Innis said country of origin needs to be included on food packaging. He said all meat coming into the U.S. has a USDA sticker, but it does not identify where the meat was raised or processed.

Innis spent the day visiting the Hometown Market in Dalton, meeting students in Leyton and stopping in ag businesses before attending a fundraising event that night at Points West Bank.

Innis stresses the importance of a congressman staying connected with his constituents.

"We're conducting our campaign from Nebraska and he's conducting his from (Washington) D.C.," Innis said.

On his campaign website, Innis cites three reasons his is running for Senate: He says Nebraskans have told him they want a senator who will represent them and the state's needs. Second, he says Nebraska Republicans support appointment of conservative judges to the federal bench. His third point is to support President Trump. He cites reductions in government regulations, and tax cuts, that have reduced unemployment and improved the economy in many areas