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Report: Adelson to give pro-Romney super PAC $10 million
Report: Adelson to give pro-Romney super PAC $10 million
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
politics:
By Anjeanette Damon
The Wall Street Journal is reporting today that Adelson is prepared to write a $10 million check to Restore Our Future, the Super PAC supporting Romney’s presidential bid.
Primary election turnout 'really slow' across the state
Primary election turnout 'really slow' across the state
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
By Anjeanette Damon
As expected voters are turning out at less than a dribble for today’s primary election, even in districts with high profile contests. As of 10:30, fewer than 10,000 voters had reached the polls in Clark County.
Berkley addresses ethics probe
Berkley addresses ethics probe
Saturday, June 9, 2012
By Anjeanette Damon
In some of her first public comments on the matter, U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., said today her campaign for U.S Senate will “not pivot” on a House ethics committee investigation into whether she used her public office to benefit her family.
Poll: Obama and Romney neck and neck in Nevada
Poll: Obama and Romney neck and neck in Nevada
Thursday, May 31, 2012
By Anjeanette Damon
A new poll shows the Nevada electorate to be almost evenly divided between the two major candidates in both the presidential and U.S. Senate race.
At rally, Romney slams Obama's Las Vegas comments from 3 years ago
At rally, Romney slams Obama's Las Vegas comments from 3 years ago
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
By Anjeanette Damon
Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney stressed his focus on fueling job creation in a hastily planned 15-minute speech at a Las Vegas furniture warehouse Tuesday in the hours before he swept enough delegates to technically be named the party’s nominee.
Romney slated to be in Vegas on Tuesday for Trump fundraiser
Romney slated to be in Vegas on Tuesday for Trump fundraiser
Thursday, May 24, 2012
By Anjeanette Damon
The Donald isn’t ready to leave presidential politics behind just yet. Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is slated to be in Las Vegas on Tuesday at a fundraiser hosted by Donald Trump at Trump Towers.
Group skips over Washoe County in buying anti-Obama TV ads
Group skips over Washoe County in buying anti-Obama TV ads
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
election 2012:
By Anjeanette Damon
Crossroads GPS, a conservative group co-founded by Republican strategist Karl Rove, has launched an expensive ad campaign in Nevada, targeting President Barack Obama. But there’s a noticeable gap in the ad buy — Washoe County.
GOP hopefuls in CD4 race clash in their first debate
GOP hopefuls in CD4 race clash in their first debate
Monday, May 21, 2012
By Anjeanette Damon
The three leading Republicans vying for Nevada’s newest congressional district squared off in their first lively debate Monday, sparring mostly over just how much the federal government should involve itself in critical problems facing Nevadans.
Amodei's long-winded speeches rank him among the top 10 smartest lawmakers
Amodei's long-winded speeches rank him among the top 10 smartest lawmakers
Monday, May 21, 2012
By Anjeanette Damon
Ever listen to Rep. Mark Amodei give a speech and you know the man can be long-winded. But his verbosity seems to have earned him a new ballyhooed distinction — ninth smartest speechmaker in Congress.
Heller reverses course on Republican budget, breaks with party to lodge 'protest vote'
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
By Anjeanette Damon
In an election year move, U.S. Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., broke with many in his party Wednesday, voting against a Republican budget proposal that would have dramatically reshaped Medicare and cut trillions from the federal budget.
Crossroads launches new ad in Nevada attacking Obama
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
By Anjeanette Damon
Crossroads GPS, a political nonprofit co-founded by Karl Rove, has launched a month-long ad buy in Nevada slamming President Obama for what they call broken promises.
Recent rulings in teacher salary disputes put arbitration on Legislature's radar screen
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Political Memo:
By Anjeanette Damon
A budget is not just a plan to spend money, it’s a statement of priorities — a paper-and-ink manifesto of what an elected official or board believes is important.
Republican delegation divided at state convention in Sparks
Republican delegation divided at state convention in Sparks
Saturday, May 5, 2012
By Anjeanette Damon
A deeply divided contingent of more than 1,200 Republicans has gathered at a Sparks casino to elect delegates to the national convention in Tampa, Fla.
Political rivals agree: Cities shouldn’t be blacklisted from hosting federal conferences
Political rivals agree: Cities shouldn’t be blacklisted from hosting federal conferences
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
politics:
By Anjeanette Damon
Is it possible that two foes locked in what promises to be one of this year’s most bitter campaign battles agree on something?
Democrats scoff at Heller's remarks about oil speculators
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
By Anjeanette Damon
Nevada Democrats are labeling U.S. Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., a hypocrite for blaming oil speculators for fueling gas price spikes after he voted against Democratic-sponsored legislation to curb such speculation.

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