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It’s Reid vs. Heller now in U.S. Senate race: Jon Ralston:; By Jon Ralston; Even if they loathe each other, U.S. senators from the same state usually try to maintain a facade of collegiality.

Latest poll on Nevada reveals little – on the surface: Jon Ralston:; By Jon Ralston; A couple of days before the 2010 election, after I had predicted Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid would survive, I received an email from a smart GOP operative telling me I was “very bold” but likely wrong.

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Time for Romney to fire Trump: Jon Ralston:; By Jon Ralston; Donald Trump is not important; he just thinks he is. Trump is a small man who has big thoughts about himself, a vulgar attentionophile who cares not what damage he causes or whom he might hurt so long as he is in the spotlight.

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Fox News slanders Las Vegas, city stands silent: By Jon Ralston; Shortly after he became president in February of 2009, in the unlikely venue of Elkhart, Ind., Barack Obama threw a Bombay into Oscar Goodman’s Sapphire. “You can’t go take a trip to Las Vegas or go down to the Super Bowl on the taxpayer’s dime,” Obama said.

It’s time for lawmakers to take the Transparency Test: Jon Ralston:; By Jon Ralston; I’m generally opposed to litmus tests. But once in awhile, a litmus test comes along that really does illuminate something about a politician’s character and intent.

Assembly leader to propose political reform package: Jon Ralston:; By Jon Ralston; Pat Hickey is about to become a pariah. And unless you are a member of the Carson City club, you should applaud what the Reno Republican Assembly leader is preparing to do. This week, as campaign contribution reports are due, Hickey, sources confirm, will propose the most sweeping and potentially effective reform package this state has seen.

Nevada GOP has natural comedic gifts: Jon Ralston:; By Jon Ralston; If you are in Las Vegas and want a good laugh, there are plenty of places to go: Brad Garrett. Jerry Seinfeld. Penn and Teller. But nothing — nothing! — compares to the comedy show playing daily on McLeod Drive, home of the vaudeville/slapstick act known as the Nevada Republican Party.

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Dean Heller’s budget stunt is cynical nonsense: Jon Ralston:; By Jon Ralston; Sen. Dean Heller’s “No Budget No Pay” bill is the dumbest idea to come along in some time. And maybe the smartest.

Washoe County could hold key to presidency, Senate: Jon Ralston:; By Jon Ralston; In 1998, Washoe County saved Harry Reid’s career.

History is made on same-sex marriage: Jon Ralston:; By Jon Ralston; I’m not often stunned or uplifted anymore, but I was both this week when the leader of a branch of the United States government actually spoke from his heart about gay marriage.

Oceguera makes case for ... Heck: Jon Ralston:; By Jon Ralston; The inescapable conclusion after congressional candidate John Oceguera’s performance on television this week is either he believes in nothing or is scared of everything.

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The Paul revolution comes to Nevada: jon ralston:; By Jon Ralston; Team Romney wants to swat away the Paul revolution, But in so doing, the presumptive nominee doesn’t want the Texas congressman’s dedicated followers to sit on their hands or even work against the GOP nominee in the fall (where’s Gary Johnson?).

Michael McDonald’s city deal gets curiouser and curiouser: Jon Ralston:; By Jon Ralston; He doesn’t have any money. He doesn’t have any experience. All Michael McDonald has is one of the sweeter deals in development history with a local government.

Nevada’s apple rots at its core: Jon Ralston:; By Jon Ralston; Confession: I love Apple.

Sandoval on right track, even if he won’t say what it is: jon ralston:; By Jon Ralston; After an interview with Gov. Sunny last week on “Face to Face,” after listening to the bleating from both sides about whether he meets conservative litmus tests, I realize he is the perfect example of someone who demonstrates just how hollow, even misleading, political labels can be.

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