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Published Wednesday, June 23, 2010 | 7:14 a.m.
Updated Wednesday, June 23, 2010 | 7:29 a.m.
Rory Reid ad
Democrat Rory Reid's first ad of the general election campaign for governor, as expected, focused on education. But the campaign decided for now to stay positive, working on pumping up Reid's flagging approval rating rather than trying to dig at Republican Brian Sandoval.
The ad features Nevada students talking about the importance of selecting a governor who has a plan for Nevada.
The Republican National Committee was quick with a response. Again, the Sandoval campaign has so far stayed quiet.
"While Rory Reid tries to run away from Harry Reid, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree," RNC spokesman Jahan Wilcox said in release. "Nevada’s schools are suffering, because Harry Reid’s education record is so woeful that Nevada ranks dead last in federal education dollars. If Nevadans are happy with Harry Reid’s failed record then they will be in for a real treat if Rory Reid takes hold of Carson City.”
The statement telegraphs the message Nevadans will likely see from national Republicans throughout this campaign: Both Reids are bad.
Meanwhile, as Jon Ralston pointed out in an email Flash this morning, Rory Reid is doing his best to distance himself from his father. He wants voters to know him simply as: Rory.
We do not have to rely on the Republicans to tell us what we already know...
Harry takes care of Rory (Reid):
A solar power company plans to build a manufacturing plant in the Las Vegas area, creating about 300 jobs in what officials say is an emerging industry for Nevada.
The company, Amonix, announced the new facility at a press conference Saturday where Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid showed off a solar power generating plant built by Amonix at a Southern Nevada Water Authority facility.
The company is also getting a $5.9 million tax credit as from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/may...
Harry takes care of Key (Reid):
Today's announcement was made by private equity firm U.S. Renewable Energy Group (US-REG), Chinese company A-Power Energy Generation Systems Ltd. and real estate development company American Nevada Company of Henderson.
American Nevada -- developer of Southern Nevada commercial projects and master-planned communities such as Green Valley, Green Valley Ranch and Aliante -- and the Las Vegas Sun are both part of The Greenspun Corporation.
In today's announcement, the partners credited Sen. Harry Reid for their decision to locate the plant in Nevada. They also cited affordable real estate in Nevada, the state's skilled workforce and Nevada's business-friendly climate.
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/mar...
But there's more. The wind venture also said it was taking on a local partner, American Nevada Group.
American Nevada is a real estate firm that has no renewable energy projects in its portfolio. It is, however, an affiliate of the Greenspun Corp., a player in media, travel and tourism, real estate and gaming.
The group, formed in 1950 by Hank Greenspun, has been a big backer of Reid throughout most of his 24-year Senate career. Last September, in a program at the Newseum in Washington, Reid described how important Hank Greenspun had been to his career.
http://www.platts.com/weblog/powerlines/...
Unless we want more of the same we need to do something different. How much longer can you stand more of the same?
I don't care what political party our next governor represents. He better have a PLAN and be a true LEADER. This state can't cut much more from the state budget without closing prisons and releasing prisoners, creating 8-hour waits at DMV instead of 5-hour waits and shutting down our higher education system -- which would cripple our ability to attract high-paying industry jobs to the state. (Personally, I can't afford to send my kids out of state for college at $25K to $45K a year).
Stupid political party rhetoric is ridiculous and does nothing to resolve any of the state or national issues.
Don't hire this Reid. Fire the other one.
Rory doesn't care about my public safety, he does not get my vote, even if he was running for dog catcher.
mrxroc8 -
What the heck are you talking about?
I can't tell if you are being critical of Harry Reid or not...
I think it is great news that Harry Reid brought those renewable energy jobs to Nevada. It's a whole heckuva lot more than Sharon "not my job to create jobs" Angle would do!
Rory's been serving as an elected official that manages the second largest public budget in the state of Nevada. What's Brian been doing besides giving his limp handshake out to his Republican handlers? How big of a budget has Brian single-handedly managed?
Brian should have Ensign's seat. He's that kind of a politician.
Rory Reid will be a hands on Governor. He's that kind of a politician and more like Kenny Guinn that Sandoval is.
Rory2010, When is the last time a politician was scared to use their last name? With their combined 30 plus years in politics, you would think they would have an endless list of things they have accomplished. Harry and Rory continue to cater to the Unions and have created this HUGE unfunded liabilities and pensions. Harry, Rory, and Scary Reid.
Apparently I'm missing something. Sharron Angle claims it isn't her job to create jobs. Harry Reid is being blamed for Nevada's high unemployment rate. Seems to me that "what's good for the goose isn't good for the gander."
I am talking about the rampant cronyism that infects our state. These are but two examples of how Harry Reid has directed Federal funds to benefit his sons (and friends) on your dime...with the promise of jobs for the rest of us.
Sharron Angle is a better candidate because she does NOT have...
Family members as Lobbyists for every major industry in Nevada.
Controlling interests in the water supply
A newspaper in her pocket.
If your interested more of Harry's History
Reid's sons, Key and Barringer, have represented almost every industry in Nevada, all of them seek Reid's help on federal matters. Reid initially defended his son's lobbying as perfectly legal and clean, noting that they had to file biannual reports. He later banned family members from lobbying anyone in his office.
http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?tit...
Is the Reid name that toxic... Rory won't use it anymore?