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November 29, 2009

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Ralston cries ‘Lame!’ as foes of Harry Reid cry foul
By Jon Ralston
“I expect (Harry Reid) to vaporize (Sue) Lowden or (Danny) Tarkanian or whoever is the opponent.” — Anonymous Reid adviser, Politico, 10/20/09
What a meeting between Harry and Rory Reid must be like these days
Jon Ralston:
By Jon Ralston
Harry and Rory meet to talk in a small room at the back of Searchlight’s General Store:
Why Harry Reid has gotten a head start on advertising
By Jon Ralston
Ladies and gentlemen of the Nevada electorate, meet Harry Reid.
What we can expect from candidate Rory Reid
By Jon Ralston
Today is the first day of the rest of Rory Reid’s political life.
Crowded GOP field makes its case to run against Harry Reid
COMMENTARY:
By Jon Ralston
Two weeks ago we brought you the first in a series of debates — that one for governor — moderated by Channel 13 anchor/damage control expert Nina Radetich. Today I have a transcript of the to and fro between the GOP U.S. Senate hopefuls at the same venue, the Thomas & Mack Center.
Ensign might not have ally in minority leader
By Jon Ralston
Mitch McConnell, the Kentucky senator, could take it no more.
There’s enough proof: Ensign unworthy
By Jon Ralston
After two interviews and some private chats over the past few months with Doug Hampton, I gleaned that his life consisted of two overriding motivations:
A debate that shows just where the hopefuls do — or don’t — stand
JON RALSTON:
By Jon Ralston
You may have missed the first gubernatorial debate held last week before a packed house at the Thomas & Mack Center. But, luckily, Jon Ralston has a transcript featuring Mike Montandon, Brian Sandoval, Joe Heck, Gov. Jim Gibbons, Rory Reid, and — yes — the mayor.
The media in medical regulation
By Jon Ralston
Doctors are confused about what the law regulating injections says. The board that regulates physicians is confused about nearly everything. And the governor, as usual, is not only confused, but by his actions has confused the situation even more.
A redundant debate on taxing
By Jon Ralston
Which is worse — a tax pledge or a tax study? Easy, too many conservatives will cry — it’s the tax study because it’s a prelude to a massive increase, simply designed to give political cover for a preordained goal.
Waiting for a serious candidate for governor
COMMENTARY:
By Jon Ralston
know it’s only September, 408 days before the election, but the question must be asked early: At what point will the candidates for the state’s most important office begin to take the governor’s race seriously and stop treating the electorate like dunces?
A few cries of ‘You lie!’ were perhaps needed
By Jon Ralston
Instead of a legislative session that was utterly predictable and ultimately depressing, think if what happened on Capitol Hill could have happened in Carson City to enliven the debate.
Botox, medical spas and flawed regulation
By Jon Ralston
Betty Guerra, a medical assistant at a spa who is accused of illegally injecting Botox, was thrown in jail by the attorney general’s office after a patient complained to the state Board of Medical Examiners about a procedure done three years ago.
Buckley’s decision may not be best for Nevada, but is for her
JON RALSTON:
By Jon Ralston
With a 2-to-1 lead in the gubernatorial primary polls, plenty of money for a credible campaign and a loyal, passionate following, Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley must be a terrible politician to opt out of a race she easily could have won.
Political fast forward to 2010
By Jon Ralston
I had to check my calendar Thursday to make sure I wasn’t James Darren in 1966, spinning my way into “The Time Tunnel.”

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Oscar loves forcing developers to sign labor peace agreements, Culinary loves the city's downtown plans and all is forgiven (10 Comments)
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Conan Pope’s pardon denied for killing father (3 Comments)
The Nevada Pardons Board turned down an application for pardon Wednesday morning from Conan Pope, who was 15 years old when he killed his abusive ...
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Med Board Pres: Enough is Enough! (1 Comment)
The president of Nevada’s Board of Medical Examiners, Dr. Charles Held, is fighting back against what he calls “political rhetoric, inflammatory journalism, and outright untruths…” ...
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