Las Vegas mayor still mulling over running for governor

Oscar Goodman sounds more interested in running an independent candidate

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 | 7:25 p.m.

Oscar Goodman

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman said today he's still "just thinking" about running for governor next year.

"I'm trying to figure out for myself whether or not I want to give up the pleasure of being the mayor of Las Vegas ... or the wonderful things I believe are happening in contrast to getting involved in a heated race," Goodman said this morning.

"All I can tell you is that it's on my mind but I'm not spending any sleepless nights over it," Goodman told reporters at his regular weekly press conference at City Hall.

But he indicated that if he did enter the race, he's more likely to run as an independent and not under the Democratic Party's banner.

The governor first stated back in June he was considering the Nov. 2, 2010, race. The issue was raised by Las Vegas Sun reporter Sam Skolnik, who observed that "time's ticking away" for Goodman to make a decision.

"Not really," Goodman said. "If I was to run as a Democrat, it gets a little tighter than if I were to run as a non-partisan. But as a partisan, I would have to get myself in position to run in December ... So time is not really ticking away."

Goodman was referring to the prospect of running a primary contest against Democrat Rory Reid, the Clark County Commission chairman, who announced his candidacy Oct. 14.

"Right now, I've got so much on my plate as the mayor, I'm enjoying each and every second," Goodman said.

The Republican field consists of incumbent Gov. Jim Gibbons, former U.S. District Judge Brian Sandoval and former North Las Vegas Mayor Mike Montandon.

Discussion: 11 comments so far…

By dwms

11/5/09 at 7:41 p.m.

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Mayor Goodman's record will make up his mind for him.

While he was being the "Goodwill Ambassador" and letting the City of Las Vegas run on autopilot, the children's wrongful deaths escalated to 200%.

His legacy - the billions of dollars in lawsuits against the City of Las Vegas.
By mred

11/5/09 at 9:18 p.m.

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He's trying to GIN up support.
By 2zero

11/5/09 at 9:29 p.m.

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Perfect, he can propose to build a super sized State Capitol building, including a casino and museum.

Actually the governors office building is pathetic, so this time he might even be able to justify his narcissism!

If he agrees to take the women from the CCSD Board with him he can have my vote.
By SgtRock

11/6/09 at 1:07 a.m.

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Run Oscar...Run.

I am sure that the Reid empire will love that.
By mamabear

11/6/09 at 7:35 a.m.

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He's got my vote, regardless of his party affiliation!!
By acesbet

11/6/09 at 7:36 a.m.

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"OH NO MR BILL" SAY IT ISN'T SO.
By serious

11/6/09 at 8:10 a.m.

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Run, Oscar, Run!
By David1961

11/6/09 at 9:31 a.m.

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All I can tell you is that it's on my mind but I'm not spending any sleepless nights over it," Goodman told reporters at his regular weekly press conference at City Hall

Don't worry Oscar, I'm sure not too many people are loosing alot of sleep on the fact that your thinking of running either, so what is it gonna be a Democrat or Independent, or,oh,... never mind....
By Burrittobandit2

11/6/09 at 1:27 p.m.

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I'm running for governor? Gimme nother beefeater.
By mred

11/6/09 at 7:29 p.m.

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It's Tanqueray
By Phargo

11/10/09 at 7:33 p.m.

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he's a mullet head

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