Jon Ralston
Host/ Face to Face
Jon has been covering politics and government for the Sun since 2000 and is the host of the television show "Face to Face with Jon Ralston." He provides the inside story of what's really happening in Nevada. His column appears Sunday, Wednesday, Friday
Call Jon at 702-870-7997.
Recent Stories (view all stories)
- Nevada’s bizarro political world
- Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
- Some end-of-the-week musings from your favorite pundit:
- GOP in disarray won’t assure Dems an easy ride here in 2010
- Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
- By now, the instant post-mortems on Election 2009 results will have been written, either overstating (most likely) or understating their significance for Campaign 2010.
- Rooting against the economy
- Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009
- The latest release of stimulus jobs numbers has set off the expected partisan nonsense. Democrats are gushing about how the stimulus is working, and Republicans continue to question its efficacy.
- Why it’s too early to be ’10 election know-it-alls
- Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009
- One year before the 2008 election, GOP Rep. Jon Porter seemed like a good bet for reelection. Stories written at the time focused on Porter’s untested opponent, Robert Daskas, who was well behind in fundraising and not ready for prime time. One year later Porter was out of office, but not because of Daskas.
- Ruffling everyone's feathers
- Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
- Friday was a day a pundit dreams of — pounded by the left and the right.
- Ralston can see where local right-wing radio is heading
- Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
- Just another day on talk radio:
- I hope Mayor Oscar Goodman is full of more
- Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
- For once, I hope Mayor Oscar Goodman is full of more than hot air.
- In life and in politics
- Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
- In life and in politics, it’s wise to abide by the old dictum:
- The fake outrage is just getting started in Senate race
- Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
- In the classic film about law school, “The Paper Chase,” there is this priceless moment when the incomparable John Houseman, playing the professor, holds up a coin and offers it to the beleaguered student played by Timothy Bottoms.
- The Man Formerly Known as Governor
- Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
- The Man Formerly Known as Governor is going to be deliberative.
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Recent Blog Entries (view all entries)
- The governor's plan is in writing!
- Friday, June 27, 2008
- This document was just given to senators by state budget boss Andrew Clinger. See full post.
- Dawn Gibbons' lawyer files divorce documents
- Wednesday, May 28, 2008
- Eight percent in statewide
- Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008
- Republican returns
- Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008
- Bill surprises MGM Grand workers
- Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008
- DNC Opposition Lawsuit Filings
- Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
- Flashing the debate
- Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
- Motion filed in lawsuit for TRO and emergency hearing
- Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
- See the court document.
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- Most Read
- Discussed
- Most E-mailed
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- Miguel Cotto turns up heat readying for Manny Pacquiao
- Phil Hellmuth breaks down Main Event final table
- Metro officer’s fatal shooting of teen ruled justified
- New Mexico soccer player goes MMA on BYU
- MGM Mirage following Harrah’s lead on marketing conventions
- Judge dismisses suits blaming Las Vegas Sands for stock drop
- Airport officials hope rivals will pick up US Airways’ flight cuts
- Freddie Roach talks tough; Manny Pacquiao backs it up
- Commercial development in Las Vegas grinding to a halt, analyst says
Blogs
Politics: Ralston's Flash
An entire campaign in one mail piece for Harry Reid (1 Comment)
Miech Again
On the road to Long Beach, UNLV hoops style (13 Comments)
The Kats Report
Vocal strain prompts Wayne Brady to call off 'Making It Up' until 2010
The Greene Room
New Mexico soccer player goes MMA on BYU (15 Comments)
Elsewhere
Fontainebleau suit takes aim at Soffer empire (8 Comments)
Mono puts date for Lesnar title defense in question
The Kats Report
Got a question for Wayne Newton? Or a favorite story? Send it over (7 Comments)
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Everclear at the Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip
Hard Rock Cafe on Strip | 9 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
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UNLV Rebels vs. Colorado State at Sam Boyd Stadium
Sam Boyd Stadium | 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Eric Burdon and The Animals at Ovation
Ovation | 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Anjelah Nicole Johnson at The House of Blues
House of Blues | 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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2009 PBR World Finals at The Thomas and Mack Center
The Thomas & Mack Center
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Roy Clark at The South Point Showroom
South Point Showroom
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Dennis Blair at the V Theater
V Theatre inside Miracle Mile Shops
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