Building Trades council endorses Rory Reid for governor

Monday, June 8, 2009 | 2:22 p.m.

Rory Reid

The Southern Nevada Building & Construction Trades Council announced today that it is endorsing Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid for governor.

Reid is expected to run as a Democrat for the office in 2010. Fellow Democrat Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley also has eyes on the office. North Las Vegas Mayor Mike Montandon has entered the race as a Republican.

Steve Ross, executive secretary/treasurer of the council, said the endorsement came much earlier in the election cycle than normal.

“These are unprecedented times that call for unprecedented action," he said in a statement. "Coming out of a legislative session were the concerns of working men and women, like creating jobs, were too often put on the back burner, we need a leader who will bring a fresh perspective to Carson City. We believe that Rory Reid, with his years of service to Nevada and deep commitment to working families and creating jobs, is that leader.”

The council is comprised of about 22,000 people represented by 16 affiliated unions in Southern Nevada.

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By justjoe

June 8, 2009

3:13 p.m.

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Rory Reid will bring about a renewed energy in Nevada. He will return us to a stable economic future; and with the solid manner he has chaired the Clark County Commission, Rory Reid will help bring us back to the vitality we used to be accustomed to.
By neiman1

June 8, 2009

3:49 p.m.

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Reid. Why a dynasty in Nevada? Are there no other Democrats qualified for the job? harry Reid has decimated this state with his leadership in the Senate, do we really need another Reid to finish off Nevada?

It is not surprising the union trade council wants him. I am sure harry has made lots of promises for that endorsement. The selling of America, one piece at a time.
By revtomperl (Thomas Perl)

June 8, 2009

5:03 p.m.

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Let's all line up and work for the best of Nevada. Change is blowing in the wind. The state needs dirty Harry in office and his son in Carson City. No kidding - all of the negativity is emotionalism by which we should not allow ourselves to be governed.
By captainamerica

June 8, 2009

8:42 p.m.

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I can see his campaign slogan now. " I don't suck as bad as Gibbons"
By qq49h

June 8, 2009

9:10 p.m.

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still early, hopefully another viable candidate emerges to provide competition and debate...so at least we'll have something to discuss
By POWERPLAY

June 9, 2009

10:49 p.m.

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Nevada dos not need a dynasty! Rory Reid should get a real job in the private sector like the rest of us.