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Angle takes on Sandoval, but how far does it go?
The idea of memorable 2010 Senate candidate Sharron Angle using Obamacare as a linchpin for a gubernatorial bid seems silly, right? Beyond media salivation -- sorry for the noise, folks -- I'm not sure who else might be clamoring for such a primary matchup with Gov. Brian Sandoval, although I had two Republicans raise the possibility to me this week. Why?
The state GOP implosion begins
Newly re-elected Chairman Michael McDonald's slogan is "UNIty," which may be easy to accomplish if you only have one person in the office. I've confirmed that Jesse Law, the controversial political director and expert vote counter, no longer is being paid by the state party. That leaves only one paid employee in the office.
New anti-union group tells lawmakers of Culinary's "unseemly behavior and shameless tactics"
UPDATE: A second letter has now gone out, with this one carring a "you're with us or against us" message" to state lawmakers. I've attached it here, but this is the essence: Should you choose not to publicly stand with Nevada job creators and workers against this unsatisfactory comportment, some might interpret that as sympathy for the same union bosses who see nothing wrong with calling tourists “losers,” “beached whales” and “nasty skanks,” among other things. ----------------
Reid towers over shutdown resolution
If you want an object lesson in why you should never underestimate Harry Reid, his shutdown shutout was a marvel. Sports fans can be reveling in the stupendous pitching performances in the playoffs, but the real gem was being thrown on Capitol Hill. And the Democrats’ ace was never more on his game even though he only had one pitch: Hardball.
Reno elite comes out for Hutchison
As anti-Establishment lieutenant governor candidate Sue Lowden was tweeting about her campaign meetings in Reno on Thursday, the anointed favorite, Mark Hutchison, sent out word that the city's elite is with him. As you can see from the invitation attached here, a Nov. 5 event at prominent businessman Blake Smith's home is beng hosted by the likes of Mayor Bob Cashell, Sparks Mayor Geno Martini, gamer Gary Carano and R&R's Pete Ernaut, among several others. Message, repeated: I'm anointed.
Nevada: Where punting a political football is the default
I want to be angry with the Washoe County commissioners who are lining up to kick the schools tax question to the ballot. But it’s not their fault – at least not all of their fault.
Adelson ramping up anti-Internet poker campaign
Gondolier Numero Uno Sheldon Adelson is in the fight against Internet gaming for the long haul, having just completed a series of state polls that show the enterprise is wildly unpopular.
Bilbray's money: Low-hanging fruit, competitive with Heck in the quarter, way behind in cash on hand
Democratic congressional challenger Erin Bilbray’s first quarter of fundraising is a mass of contradictions amid a flood of old Vegas money, thanks to her lifetime in Southern Nevada and her former representative father’s friends and political associates, as well as a large chunk from the Station Casino/UFC family, which is fighting the No. 1 Democratic special interest, the Culinary union.
Site readers: It's Lucy Flores for lieutenant governor by a landslide
Almost twice any other listed possibility. And this is totally scientific:
Sandoval sends out first major fundraising pitch, asserts conservative bonafides
Gov. Brian Sandoval sent his first extensive fundraising pitch at the end of last week, touting his conservative bona fides, his blocking of tax increases and his job-creating efforts. We also have a slogan, emphasizing the theme of a recovering economy and keeping the man who did it in charge: "Tested vision. Tested leadership. Proven progress."