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Sun's Jon Ralston named to '50 Politicos to Watch' list
Friday, July 13, 2012
Awards:
By Cristina Chang
Politico, a Washington-based multimedia organization that covers American politics, has named Las Vegas Sun columnist and television host Jon Ralston to its “50 Politicos to Watch” list for 2012.
Carolyn Goodman sworn in as Las Vegas mayor
Carolyn Goodman sworn in as Las Vegas mayor
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
city hall:
By Delen Goldberg
Outgoing Mayor Oscar Goodman this morning swore in his wife, Carolyn Goodman, as the city’s mayor. In typical Goodman fashion, the ceremony was filled with jokes, hyperbole and the promise of an ongoing Goodman dynasty.
Joe Biden visits Las Vegas looking for Teamster support
Joe Biden visits Las Vegas looking for Teamster support
Friday, July 1, 2011
Vice president critical of GOP during speech at Paris hotel-casino
By Delen Goldberg
Vice President Joe Biden credits organized labor with helping him win a U.S. Senate seat and the vice presidency. Now he’s looking for Teamster support to return him and President Barack Obama to the White House in 2012.
Dina Titus retires from UNLV with $162,000 buyout
Dina Titus retires from UNLV with $162,000 buyout
Thursday, June 23, 2011
By Delen Goldberg
Retirement so far is working out great for former U.S. Rep. Dina Titus. She recently accepted a lucrative buyout from UNLV, where she has taught for decades, a move that leaves her time and money to travel, relax and explore her next step.
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Heck dodges Social Security questions at forum
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Politics:
By Delen Goldberg
Republican Rep. Joe Heck on Wednesday was more than happy to answer questions about high school sporting events and Disney’s plans to trademark the “SEAL Team 6” name, but he refused to answer any substantive questions about Social Security.
On second try, Carolyn Goodman votes for herself in mayoral race
On second try, Carolyn Goodman votes for herself in mayoral race
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
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By Delen Goldberg
Carolyn Goodman woke up bright and early today to vote for herself for Las Vegas mayor, but almost pulled the lever for her opponent, Chris Giunchigliani. "I touched my name and strangely ended up with my opponent."
Goodman, Giunchigliani raise, spend more than $2 million in Las Vegas mayoral race
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
By Delen Goldberg
The contest to succeed Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman is shaping up to be an expensive one, with each candidate raising and spending more than $1 million so far.
Goodman claims Giunchigliani wants to raise Las Vegas taxes
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
By Delen Goldberg
Carolyn Goodman claims Chris Giunchigliani wants to raise taxes in Las Vegas. Giunchigliani claims Goodman is misleading voters and acting like a hypocrite.
Chris Giunchigliani knocks Carolyn Goodman for foreclosure comments
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
By Delen Goldberg
Las Vegas mayoral candidate Chris Giunchigliani has released a second campaign commercial slamming her opponent Carolyn Goodman.
Latino leaders come up with their own plan for redistricting
Friday, May 20, 2011
By Delen Goldberg
A group of Latino activists who say they are fed up with both parties trying to speak for them released on Friday a congressional redistricting plan of their own.
Carolyn Goodman releases negative ad in Las Vegas mayoral race
Carolyn Goodman releases negative ad in Las Vegas mayoral race
Friday, May 20, 2011
By Delen Goldberg
She promised to run a clean campaign, but a negative ad produced by Las Vegas mayoral candidate Carolyn Goodman hit the airwaves this week.
Bill Clinton endorses Chris Giunchigliani for Las Vegas mayor
Thursday, May 19, 2011
By Delen Goldberg
Former President Bill Clinton is stumping for Las Vegas mayoral candidate Chris Giunchigliani, but mispronounces her name twice in the process.
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Mayoral candidates go negative in televised debate
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
By Delen Goldberg
The gloves came off Wednesday night during a debate between the candidates for Las Vegas mayor. Chris Giunchigliani slammed Carolyn Goodman for lacking substance and ideas, while Goodman blasted Giunchigliani for what she described as her failed County Commission record.
Chris Giunchigliani goes negative in Las Vegas mayoral ad
Chris Giunchigliani goes negative in Las Vegas mayoral ad
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
By Delen Goldberg
The ad pokes fun at opponent Carolyn Goodman, who claims to be qualified for the mayor's job in part because she is the wife of current Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman.
Mitt Romney visits Las Vegas to campaign, fundraise
Mitt Romney visits Las Vegas to campaign, fundraise
Monday, May 16, 2011
By Delen Goldberg
Nevada treated Mitt Romney well Monday. He raised more than $10 million here in a single day of fundraising.

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