Politics

Las Vegas and Nevada politics with Sun politics editor Michael Squires.

Obama's young voter problem: Thu, Jan 5, 2012 (12:42 p.m.); Young voters are dropping off the rolls at a fast clip, a trend that could be trouble for President Obama's reelection campaign. Also, how is local politics hurting Steve Wynn's plan to build a casino in Massachusetts? And what's the trouble in the Las Vegas Constable's office. Karoun Demirjian, David McGrath Schwartz and Joe Schoenmann join us. Michael Squires hosts.

Gov. Sandoval embraces Obama administration programs: Fri, Dec 16, 2011 (4:04 p.m.); Governor Brian Sandoval is supporting Obama Administration foreclosure prevention programs, getting him sideways with some conservatives. The state's Economic Forum met this week to see if the state is in the red or the black. The man some credit with saving the state from the Yucca Mountain nuke dump is under fire by his colleagues on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. And, finally, Congress agrees a payroll tax cut is needed but can't agree how. Anjeanette Damon, David McGrath Schwartz and Karoun Demirjian join us. Michael Squires hosts.

A Democratic congressional primary and topless politics: Wed, Nov 30, 2011 (6:28 p.m.); Will Harry Reid stay neutral in the 1st District congressional primary between Democrats Dina Titus and Ruben Kihuen? A report outlines a path to economic diversification. Is there political will to do it? And with topless clubs getting into the pool party business, what would happen if casinos tried to get in the topless club business? Anjeanette Damon, David McGrath Schwartz and Joe Schoenmann share their insight. Michael Squires hosts.

Is Harry Reid really staying neutral in the CD1 primary?: Fri, Nov 18, 2011 (6:52 p.m.); State officials have a long list of ideas on how to turn around the economy. What can be done now? Former Rep. Dina Titus is running against fellow Democrat Ruben Kihuen. Where does party kingmaker Harry Reid stand? Plus, a proposal for new ethics rules for the Clark County Commission has prompted infighting between Commissioners Chris Giunchigliani and Tom Collins. Anjeanette Damon, David McGrath Schwartz and Joe Schoenmann share their encyclopedic knowledge. Michael Squires stays out of the way.

Congressional matchups, caucus relevance and foreclosures: Mon, Nov 7, 2011 (10:20 a.m.); New Congressional maps are coming into focus and so are primary and general election matchups. GOP presidential candidates came to Las Vegas to debate. Will the return to campaign now that the state's caucus is Feb. 4. Also, presidential contenders are talking about a key Nevada issue -foreclosures. How will their plans play? Anjeanette Damon and Karoun Demirjian join us. Michael Squires hosts.

Romney and Perry on immigration: Tue, Oct 11, 2011 (2:10 p.m.); Clark County's labor troubles, the state's shifting presidential caucus schedule and Mitt Romney and Rick Perry on immigration. Michael Squires hosts.

The presidential race in Nevada: Wed, Sep 28, 2011 (6:10 p.m.); The Sun politics team takes measure of the presidential, U.S. Senate and House races in Nevada. Columnist J. Patrick Coolican and David McGrath Schwartz weigh in. And Washington correspondent Karoun Demirjian explains why the Solyndra scandal could claim two solar projects here. Michael Squires hosts.

Nevada voters say they want higher taxes: Thu, Sep 22, 2011 (10:41 a.m.); Gov. Brian Sandoval is already raising money for a reelection campaign - three years away. What's the political calculus? Rep. Mark Amodei could face a primary in a few months. What does he do to avoid it? And a poll shows more Nevadans want their taxes raised than state government spending cut. Anjeanette Damon and David McGrath Schwartz join us. Michael Squires hosts.

The politics of Nevada doing business with China: Wed, Sep 14, 2011 (5:58 p.m.); Was Mark Amodei’s victory a harbinger for 2012? Anjeanette Damon and David McGrath Schwartz discuss whether the race had any broader significance. And China helped link Nevada to the rest of the nation 150 years ago with imported labor to build the railroad. The state is again looking to China for help on a number of fronts, including renewable energy, but there are political pitfalls. Karoun Demirjian joins us. Michael Squires hosts.

Mitt Romney on the economy: Thu, Sep 8, 2011 (7:20 p.m.); Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was in North Las Vegas this week to unveil a sweeping plan to turn around the economy. We break down his proposal. And Rep. Shelley Berkley was a the subject of a New York Times story questioning her involvement in legislation that benefitted her husband. Michael Squires hosts.