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Gov. Jim Gibbons demonstrates how he text messages with his thumbs in a meeting in summer 2008 with the Nevada press corps.
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010 | 2:58 p.m.
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Gov. Jim Gibbons acknowledged today that his friend Kathy Karrasch accompanied him to Washington, D.C., where he attended last week's National Governors Conference.
The governor initially denied taking her on the trip when confronted by KLAS-TV, Channel 8, at the Reno airport upon his return.
Gibbons, who attended the conference on the taxpayers' dime, told reporters he had paid for Karrasch's trip.
Karrasch, who was briefly in the spotlight after it was revealed she exchanged hundreds of text messages with Gibbons in 2008, accompanied the governor to a state dinner, but was not introduced as Nevada's first lady, Gibbons said.
Gibbons is divorcing First Lady Dawn Gibbons and has been accused of infidelity by his wife's attorney.
"She is just a friend," the governor told reporters. "We do not have an intimate relationship."
The governor said he was keeping a promise to take Karrasch to the conference.
Those admissions, however, followed apparent denials from Gibbons to Channel 8 that he and Karrasch had been together.
"Why are you with her?" Channel 8's Jonathan Humbert asked Gibbons as the governor was loading an SUV outside the airport.
"I'm going to give her a ride home because she lives near me," Gibbons said.
"You just happen to be on the same flight?" Humbert then asked.
"In Vegas. Yeah," was Gibbons' reply.
Gibbons and the press will square off next Monday before the Nevada Supreme Court over his refusal to release his e-mails to 10 people, including Karrasch.
A district judge supported Gibbons' claim that he may keep confidential 104 of the e-mails even though they were sent on state computers.
The e-mail correspondence decision is being appealed by the Reno Gazette-Journal.
Gibbons said during a 2008 press conference that Karrasch was a "platonic friend" and they exchanged text messages about issues like taxation and personnel management. Gibbons admitted he exchanged 867 text messages with Karrasch, including 91 between midnight and 2 a.m. on one day.
He reimbursed the state $130.05 for the text messaging.
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The Love Gov. should get a better cell phone plan that has unlimited texting. Better yet, get a personal cell phone for the personal texts.
And he's mad at Obama for telling people to save their college tuitions...
The man just lies and lies and lies.
She wasn't with me in D.C. We met in Vegas. We didn't meet in Vegas. She was with me in D.C.
How can ANYONE believe a word out of this man's mouth?
"Jim Gibbons Celibate Since 1995: 'I'm Living Proof That You Can Survive Without Sex For That Long'"
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/23...
At least there's one thing we agree on:
"I don't have any claim to being a bright individual," Gibbons later added.
GOVERNOR GOOBER
This guy is too much. From the recently released deposition regarding the Mazzeo 'incident':
Lawyer Question: And when you first went to college, were you above average, average, or below average in your grades?
LuvGuv Response: Let's just say that the first two years, I struggled. I don't have any claim to being a bright individual. . .
For once, I agree with him.
Somewhere, Chrissy Mazzeo is hearing this latest gaff by the governor and saying "I told you so. I told you he's a liar."
I think Gibbons was misquoted.
"Jim Gibbons Celibate Since 1995: 'I'm Living Proof That You Can Survive Without Consensual Sex For That Long'"
Audit this trip. Tell the Governor to stop driving his mistresses around on the State's dime.
ok he lies and lies and lies and he is screwing up our education and many other things yet he hasnt been impeached i dont understand that at all
Are the tapes from the Hotel going to disappear also? Gibbons is the worst liar, I have ever seen. Now will a reporter, actually do some follow up. Jimbo the fat lady is warming up.
I don't care who he's shaggin' but if you're in a position of leadership and you're asked a question, tell the frickin' truth for cryin' out loud.
Or at the very least, feign ignorance.
I'm embarrassed that he can't do either capably.
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So did she pay for half of the hotel bill?
I don't care where he sticks it, or who he sticks it to in his personal life. I WILL vote for him because he does what he says and is doing everything he can to stop the tax and spenders.
lvelegante,
Are you daft? You didn't see the press "climbing up Bill Clinton's a$$ regarding Monica Lewinsky"? You weren't paying attention then...
And Gibbons isn't divorced. The proceedings have been held up over a dispute. Still married.
I didn't see anyone climbing up Bill Clinton's a$$ regarding Monica Lewinsky
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Do you mean other than his impeachment?
The issue with the governor is not his personal life but the fact that he seems to finance it on the taxpayer's dime. And all while denouncing wasteful spending. Pretty neat trick.
Dear tbvegas...then, I suggest that perhaps Gibbons should stick it to you.
PS Apparently you do not care about ethics, either.
The man brazenly lied to a reporter.
When asked if Kathy was on the flight, he answered no. That was a lie.
When asked if Kathy was in the airport, he answered no. That was a lie.
When asked if Kathy was in Washington with him, he answered no. That was a lie.
Just some more republican family values...
What a moron. Seriously stupid. Governor Gym Gibbons, GET OUT!
He's our own Mark Sanford.
I think it was VERY unprofessional for Channel 8 to send a reporter to question the governor about his PRIVATE life. He should have asked something about the session and not stalk him asking questions about a woman. We DO NOT CARE about his private life. That reporter was wrong, and Channel 8, I had a gut feeling when I saw that tape. It was awful.
"The man brazenly lied to a reporter."
At least he did not look right into the camera and lied his pants off to millions of Americans.
Just some more Democratic family values....
Opps my bad....I forgot...Democrats claim to have zero family values.
So the liberals are all of a sudden concerned about the sex lives of public officials. Umm, since when, when that official is a "Republican"?
Jim-- your not Rich Cute or Slick enough to try to pull a "Big Willie", take your tramps on date with public monies and call for state budget cuts ...
Do yourself and Nevada a favor
Resign Today Before your Impeached
You would think in Nevada the public, or at least the leftists, would not be concerned with the Governor's private life. I guess the rules for radicals just preach attack, attack, attack.
How much State money did he waste texting? I cant imagine Verizion's to liberal with their plan, smelling all that Govt money.... Was he maybe SEXTING??? (and thats how he remained celibate for twenty years but now every water puddle with the reflection of a pretty face is in danger of being violated .....How much did he pay back? Whats the only other activity he needs only his thumbs for?
Where in the state Budget did he FIND money??(And couldn't he subsequently FIND MORE)??--all the money you have is supposed to factor into your yearly budget.
The answers to all these or maybe just some more stupid questions coming soon......
neiman, bobdylanfan and "rock"...
Who do you boys think you are kidding???
The guy is THE GOVERNOR OF NEVADA!!!
(well, that's his title, anyway)
He has a HISTORY of lurid behavior, and being less than honest about his stupid texting to his girlfriends.
You think he isn't fair game for the media?
HA HA HA! That's a good one!
Gym Gibbons is a CAD, and as he displays nearly every single day, a terrible Governor for Nevada. Just awful.
Governor Gibbons, GET OUT!
Hey woody - that is my point. I am a taxpayer and he is not sticking it to me. You must be a public servant of some sort (tax sponge) and getting it stuck to you. sorry about that, but we in the private sector have had to adjust expenses to match income. Sorry its your turn.
What a pathetic liar lying left and right. He has zero credibility. Can't believe a word he says, he lies as easily as some one would be speaking the truth
Why is anyone surprised ? Politician's lie all the time some more than others like Gibbons. The worst part is that people get the leaders they deserve ...
I have no doubt that his deposition is full of lies and that Mazzeo's case has merit. I also have little doubt that he received gifts and payments from Trepp in exchange for official favors while he served in Congress, but somehow was able to worm his way out of the Federal investigation
Just Imagine that Romantic Moment....texting her
rext1
Ogghh honey u were really great, but Im supposed to be Married and Celibate so we cant talk about it,
text#2
come to a REALLY "important and interesting conference" while my states drowning, you can wait in the hotel room ... naked ... and I'll deny you were there
Somehow I think, "He's just like Clinton!" won't play well with his voter base, Sgt James F Nance Jr Rock.
I would keep that one to yourself if you want to see your tax-hiking hero Gibbons reelected.
PRIVATE LIFE? He comes home for a tax-payer funded event, drives home in a tax-payer funded car with a tax-payer funded security guard, and thinks this is a PRIVATE LIFE? Excuse me, but isn't he always on the clock? He penned his apology to Channel 8 where? In a tax-payer funded room of his tax-payer funded mansion?
BTW, as in the case with Clinton, we don't care about their sex lives. What we are fascinated with is how much lying and dancing they do around the subject. I don't think many of us cared what Clinton did, or what Ensign did, or what Gibbons does. Most of us assume they are guilty just because they are in an office fraught with corruption and lies. But our attention is drawn the moment they think that they have us fooled and that by continually lying they are protecting themselves. It's not a liberal fascination. It is a human fascination to watch accidents as they happen.
For the record, I voted for Gibbons (waste) and I'm conservative. But this governor has got to go! I can't think of a productive thing he has done for our state. He has been nothing but a waste of our time. I could kick myself for not voting for Titus, with my compelling reason being that her voice wasn't "Nevada" enough for me.
dtc...
Very well said.
He continues to lie, cheat, and refuses to let officials who work for him testify before the legislature.
Time to recall Jim Gibbons.
"Somehow I think, "He's just like Clinton!" won't play well "
You are right.
Being compared to Clinton is like being named to the hall of shamed.
I know, it was completely moronic to compare your hero to Clinton. You never learn, do you, James?
You shot your hero in the foot. Why don't you go around and tell all the other right wingers that Gibbons is just like Clinton.
It's your rock-solid election slogan for Gibbons.
The scary thing is that Nevadans actually voted this moron into office. Sad.
Randolph Hooster, you are a HOOT!
typical republican
ksand99.....own words....."Somehow I think, "He's just like Clinton!" won't play well "
Thank you....thank you....thank you.....for saying that comparing someone to Clinton will not play well to the voters.
I TOTALLY AGREE!!!!!!!
Take a close look at the video of Jimbo getting off the escalator right at the beginning over at lasvegasnow.com. Behind him you can actually see Karasch slinking away as the reporters come closer.
I can imagine him saying to Humbert, "Wha..? What girl? Look over there, kid, nothing to see in the other direction! Who? Girl? What girl? Did you say Curl? Do I Curl? Nothing to pay attention to here!"
Oh, and a note to the NHP officer who threatened Humbert with jailtime for asking him a question-how do you like picking up the Luv Guv's sordid laundry? You acted unprofessional as heck and you insult the uniform with your behavior. Threaten the press when you know the Governor is lying. Better people that you should be wearing the uniform, pal.
Quit thinking with your dipstick Jimmy! Maybe, Castrol Oil needs a new pitch man.
that little gibbons monkey reminds me of sarah dumb as a bag of rocks palin every day...
he is just dumb dumb dumb...
and...
he has the ability to lie...
straight to your your face...
with attitude...
man that takes a very special weasel...
hey monkey boy...
did you read the police report???
i said...
did you read the police report???
is this woman married???
hey dawn...
has the divorce been finalized yet???
"Governor" Gym Gibbons ought to step down immediately. If you can watch the following video, (please) and honestly say he's not lost the last shred of decency he ever had; I mean, I have never witnessed such utter contempt for the truth;
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/catego......
Is he REALLY THAT STUPID?
WOW!
The sheer arrogance of the man. ASTOUNDING!
Now, how could a guy who has SO MANY PERSONAL ISSUES, chief among them being a pathological liar,(only a pathological liar could put on the show in the video) try to "guide" Nevada through this special session? He's alienated the few remaining people (mainly rural shut-ins that don't get the news) who continued to support him through all his web of mismanagement of both his personal life & the state of Nevada. He now has the support of...
stgrock. That's about it!
Gym Gibbons,
GET OUT!
NOOOOOW!
Really, you must WATCH THE VIDEO to capture a glimpse of "the real Governor Gibbons."
WATCH THE DAMN VIDEO!!!
Bet it will come out that the state arranged for and paid for the travel for the Governors ho. Oh, but he will reimburse of course.
How many times can you lie (and get caught lying) in one, short video clip?
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story....
somebody should do a nice mashup with Governor Gym's "LIAR" video. Maybe one of his opponents will! (Liar by 3 dog night would make a nice accompaniment.) Can you believe the nerve of the guy to lie, then lie, then get caught at it, and STILL continue to lie about it? ON CAMERA???
Jeez, that's something a kid would do to avoid punishment. Gym Gibbons, are you a child?
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story....
"Thank you....thank you....thank you.....for saying that comparing someone to Clinton will not play well to the voters."
Actually, if you wouldn't have excised the last part of my sentence you would have read:
"won't play well with his voter base, Sgt James F Nance Jr Rock."
"with his voter base" was the important part of that sentence.
You would have to be as dumb as a Rock not to be able to see through these lying republicans who take people out of context. So desperate, Rock!
You make me smile.
hey stupid pathetic ugly lying republicans...
that's your boy-eee...
be proud...
be very proud...
hee hee hee...
hoo hoo hoo...
haa haa haa...
who the hell would join the stupid pathetic ugly lying republican party these days...
only l-o-s-e-r-s!!!
Our Governor has once again gone NATIONAL with news of his dalliances.
More free "publicity" for Nevada; I think it's time for Gym Gibbons to GET OUT!
http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2010/02/23/...
Yes, Gov. Gibby is not the sharpest tool in the shed and the video prooves that. Wow, is this what voting a person into office is all about? Is this leadership? Thanks Mr. Gibbons I trusted you. Thanks channel 8 for showing all of Nevada how perfect we all are. I feel much better now... let's go solve our budget problems!
How many more lies can Governor Jim tell and then deny
at least he didn't supply her with government health insurance like Ensign did to his "friend."
Oh yeah,if your not banging her head against the Hotel wall then why did you pack handcuffs,viagra and a whip for the trip?
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Read my lips - Gibbons is a LYING PIG who wouldn't know the truth if it slapped him in the face.
Don't really care about Jim's love life one bit but what a pathetic liar the guy is. His lies are so easily seen through that he shouldn't even call himself a politician.
Who cares what he does or who he sleeps with or whether or not he is married while doing so---in his personal life. BUT>>> If he is paying for his personal life with our dime then he should be fired. If not, then its none of our business what kind of a jerk he obviously is.
a lying politician? go figure...
We get the leadership and media we deserve.
Nevada has Harry Reid, and all of a sudden you get morals??? If Nev. had morals they would flush Reid and then clean up the gov/ house.
bobdylanfan You have obviuosly been away for a while and are not aware Gibbbons as an elected official would rather lie than tell the truth. As an elected official Cahnnel 8 has an obligation to ask questions about his personal behavior. It is the publics business and goes to his credibility, of which he has none.
tbvegas I think someone has stuck it to you to often. Democrats tax and spend Republicans borrow and spend. Now tell me how America is going to fix Bush's eight years of borrowing? Like a true ignorant neo con you chose to ignore the facts. Sticks it in? Who raised you?
More stupidity from Neiman. Neiman just likes articles that attack attack the left. Neiman fails to see Gibbons as an elected official has an obligation to answer for his deeds. Neiman thinks only Democrats have that responsibility. Neiman does not think, that is the problem. Go ride your skateboard Neiman. I heard Gibbons was eyeing your mother in the elevator of a parking ramp not to long ago. Of course that is no ones business. Nit wit.
Sgt Rock most of your posts bring shame to you.
I wonder if the Guv has a movie camera in any of the women's restrooms?
How many times can you lie (and get caught lying) in one, short video clip?
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story....
LOVE her comment that she "could have been having tea with the FIrst Lady"!!! She sounds like a bimbo. Like Michelle is going to invite this tramp for tea....
PS The video states also that this broad is seen getting into a STATE vehicle!!! Bimbo. At least get in your own taxi if you're going to lie to a reporter AND then have it all caught on tape!!
He said he hasn't had sex in 15 years and even Hannity joked about it on his Fox TV show.
westvegas
"The scary thing is that Nevadans actually voted this moron into office. Sad."
Your right, it's almost as bad as the entire country voting moron Bush into office.
We all know politicians lie. What's the story here? At least he's trying to keep the libs form raising our taxes.
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LOL, no, he is just raising fees and tuitions and cutting jobs all over the place. God forbid Nevadans would have to fork over a quarter or half a cent on the dollar in sales taxes and services. We don't even have a state tax -- people should quit their whining about taxes. Yes, politicians lie, but Jim has nothing else going for him to make up for his prevarications. I am a Democrat, but I voted for Kenny Guinn because he was a very good governor. Gibbons is a partisan hack who couldn't care any less for this state, its people or its future. I hope Sandoval whips his you know what in the primary. I just might register Republican to help that along.