The Nebraska State Education Association, representing 28,000 teachers and other public education employees, denounced newly elected Nebraska Board of Education member Pat McPherson, of Omaha, for racist posts in his “Objective Conservative” blog.

At least four separate postings on McPherson’s blog described President Barack Obama as a “half breed.” While McPherson claims the contemptible remarks were posted by a contributor, at least three of the postings are written as if they reflect the opinion of the blog itself, which McPherson founded and co-edits.

NSEA President Nancy Fulton commended Gov. Pete Ricketts for his condemnation of the disparaging description of President Obama posted on McPherson’s blog. Ricketts issued this statement:

“While many Nebraskans disagree with our president on many issues, he is deserving of the same civility and respect we give one another. There is no room for bigotry. I am deeply disappointed and unequivocally condemn these comments.”

Fulton said the bigotry that appeared on McPherson’s blog has no place in Nebraska, much less at the table of the state’s highest education board. She said NSEA has received numerous calls and emails from members urging NSEA to call for McPherson’s resignation.

“I am appalled that a State Board of Education member hosts a blog that espouses racist ideals,” said Nancy Fulton, NSEA President. “This is not the type of person we want serving in a leadership position at any level, much less on the State Board of Education.”