"We (Nebraska Republicans Gov Heineman and Sen Johanns) were against the Keystone XL pipeline and its environmental risks before we were for it. That's why we asked the President to deny the permit in August 2011."

Meanwhile, the Democrat Sen Ben Nelson said the route of the pipeline wasn't a Federal issue and was a state matter.

Heineman wants president to deny pipeline permit

Damn those pesky Democrats and their "small government" States' rights platforms! And that milquetoast Obama, what was he thinking when he agreed with the Repub governor?

"[Republican Governor] Heineman blocked the pipeline project by calling the Nebraska Legislature into special session as a December deadline approached for the U.S. State Department to issue a decision on a permit. He urged senators to enact a law giving him, or a state agency, control over the pipeline’s path."

Heineman

What kind of politician does this Republican guy think he is? He wants control over a private company's pipeline? What is he, a socialist?