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Too much, too soon
Saturday, October 17, 2009
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By Jon Ralston
I have lamented several times — and usually I don’t start lamenting until a year from now — that it already seems like October 2010 with all the political activity.
You wonder why people sometimes lose their faith
Friday, October 16, 2009
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By Jon Ralston
If you wonder why people sometimes lose their faith in government, listen to the name of the panel meeting Tuesday:
Belief in my being young has been shaken
Thursday, October 15, 2009
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By Jon Ralston
Oh the humanity!
In case you missed it
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
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By Jon Ralston
In case you missed it, Jim Gibbons said Tuesday that he would not appoint himself if Sen. John Ensign resigns.
Poll numbers released over the weekend
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
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By Jon Ralston
Those poll numbers released over the weekend by the Sun’s wrapping paper showed Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has, in Politico’s words, “dangerously low approval ratings.”
This week the Democrats finally get a candidate …
Monday, October 12, 2009
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… governor to go with the three announced contenders on the GOP side.
Not a 'personal matter'
Sunday, October 11, 2009
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By Jon Ralston
It’s fascinating that conservatives are upset that criticism of Sen. John Ensign (or those who still welcome his embrace) is louder than obloquy directed at Democrats such as beleaguered House Ways and Means Chairman Charlie Rangel.
Can no-new-taxes work again?
Saturday, October 10, 2009
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By Jon Ralston
Much already has been written, spoken and whispered about the supposed battle for the soul of the GOP in Nevada between the no-tax-no-way conservatives and the more centrist Republicans.
A dedicated person is hard to find
Friday, October 9, 2009
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By Jon Ralston
It’s hard to find a better, more dedicated person in this state than Annette Whittemore.
Awkwardness ahead at Anti-Defamation dinner
Thursday, October 8, 2009
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By Jon Ralston
There is no better cause than that advanced by the Anti-Defamation League ...
The governor’s race and Joe Heck
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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By Jon Ralston
What does it mean to the governor’s race now that Joe Heck has opted to go for a seat — Rep. Dina Titus’ — he has a much better chance to win?
Will Sen. John Ensign’s resign?
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
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By Jon Ralston
With the latest revelations last week in the New York Times about Sen. John Ensign’s behavior, the political parlor game has begun anew: Will he resign?
Threat or no threat, there's a threat?
Sunday, September 27, 2009
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By Jon Ralston
Very rarely does a local TV news station’s verbiage get on a national political publication’s radar. But Fox 5 News did this week when Congressional Quarterly focused on its breathless take on the terror threat uncovered last week by the feds in Colorado.
Odd place for anti-Reid rally
Saturday, September 26, 2009
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By Jon Ralston
Please come to Searchlight for the weekend — or so a less-than-friendly group is imploring Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
Sen. John Ensign has been active
Friday, September 25, 2009
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By Jon Ralston
Sen. John Ensign has been active during health care hearings this week, burying himself in work and hoping the worst is behind him.
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