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Published Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010 | 3:04 p.m.
Updated Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010 | 6:53 p.m.
Bill Raggio
Statement (.pdf)
Senate Minority Leader Bill Raggio, R-Reno, today endorsed Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in his difficult re-election bid against Republican Sharron Angle.
In a statement, Raggio described Angle as an “ineffective” four-term assemblywoman who could not get along with others and said only Reid sought his endorsement.
Angle tried to oust Raggio in the 2008 Republican primary, but lost to the iconic Northern Nevada senator.
“After losing to me in a primary, during which she ran a very negative campaign and distorted my record, referred to me as a liar and a RINO, I never heard one word from her, or a concession, or an offer of support,” Raggio said. “Instead, she lent aid and comfort to an effort to recall me as State Senator.”
Raggio’s decision to endorse Reid isn’t much of a surprise given his history with Angle. But some speculate it could make his leadership of the Senate Republican caucus difficult next session.
Bill Raggio's the most level-headed republican in the state, and even he can see that Sharron Angle is not fit to hold the office of United States Senator.
RINO
Angle wasn't fit for the state government, nevermind federal!!
It sure says a lot that the Republican mayors of all the major cities in the state and now Bill Raggio are for Reid!
I can see by all the Republican comments, you all have a BIG encompassing tent - NOT! There's no room for alternate views in your party - you all want to PURGE right away.
The Purges and the Terror...Angle is right out of Stalin's playbook!
Hummmmmmm...I wondering how much "Old Harry" paid you?????
This last primary, Rag-O knocked on doors in his district and looked people right in the face and said, "I will never support tax increases".
As he walk from the house, I am sure he was thinking, "Another sucker."
SOUR GRAPES
http://aBadReid.com
Raggio is a Democrat with an R by his name RINO
I would expect him to endorse Reid - He is a member of all the same good ol boy clubs!
Too bad Raggio has forgotten what happened to that RINO Arlen Specter who couldnt win as a Republican so he scratched Obamas back and went Democrat. Well he still finished second just like Raggios close buddy Harry Greed.
Suprise, Suprise, another Rino crawls out from under a rock and speaks. This is the same Republican who voted for tax increases last year during a recession with high unemployment. Thank god for term limits. This seals my vote for Angle!
38 year politician! This alone is reason to ignore his advice.
I commend Mr. Raggio for taking the politics out of this election. IMHO, a candidate's political affiliation should never be the reason one votes for him/her. It should be based on whether the politician offers research-based solutions to problems. There is a lot of research on government policies and how well they work, but we, as voters, need to be motivated enough to do the research. I have found in my over 40 years of voting, that many politicians will tell voters what they want to hear, but few of them research the viability of the policies they advocate, and voters are often left with voters' remorse.
"The GOP replaced the Whigs, if the GOP is not responsible, it too can be shown the door." - ldribbler
Actually, the Whigs are trying to make a comeback: http://www.modernwhig.org/
It is being organized by a group of Afghan and Iraqi vets. I've reading on the various state sites and it looks good if it can get moving. I've been called a Whig before by people familiar with my beliefs.
Something to point out, there is so far little or no religious component to the Modern Whig party.
Nice to see folks put partisan politics aside and do what is best for the state.
Hats off to Raggs!
Any republican who takes on Raggio for this endorsement is a NINO, Nevadan In Name Only.
Raggio is accutely aware just how obtuse Angle is.
When a so called "Republican" comes out and endorses an ultra Liberal Democrat in an election against his party's nominee, that so called "Republican" proves the claim he is nothing but a RINO, as was claimed back in 2008.
In recent years the major complaint heard from people was there was absolutely no difference between the parties. he candidates were exactly the same. This was true when the Republicans were infested with a whole bunch of RINOs that America has culled from the herd. That culling has continued and will continue as Conservatives are sick and tired of Elites from either party being completely out of touch with the citizens.
Bill Raggio should start planning his 2014 campaign or retirement now, because shortly his primary opponents are going to be beginning.
Senator Raggio is the poster boy for what's wrong with the Establishment Republicans. They have indeed lost their way. Fortunately with every passing day, they are becoming more and more irrelevant.
Thank you, Mr. Raggio.
The greedy republicans are already crying like
babies.
Raggio, you are a liar and a rino. Live with it. It's who you are.
RAGGIO
RINO
LIAR
RAGGIO
RINO
LIAR
Billy Raggio reminds me a lot of Benedict Arnold. In fact, they both combed their hair the same way and were both angry and resentful.
So Mr Raggio supports 14% unemployment...highest foreclosures in this state.. and a lifestyle of eating off of food stamps. Nevada deserves better than this. November will bring the change. Enjoy
Thank you Mr. Raggio for placing the interests of Nevada above petty party politics. Also, thank you for being bold enough to take the heat from the demented Teabaggers!