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Right wing in tizzy after budget deal – Las Vegas Sun

Posted on June 4, 2011 by admin

Brian Sandoval to Zeus-like status for his no-tax promise and for his effective GOP woodshed, the righties are having a public meltdown that Irwin Allen couldn’t have filmed. Why? Since the governor and leaders of both parties, hamstrung by the [...]

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Gov. Brian Sandoval will not consider extending taxes scheduled to sunset – Reno Gazette

Posted on May 24, 2011 by admin

CARSON CITY (AP) — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval says he will not consider extending sunsets on taxes about to expire as portion of any budget deal with Democrats. The Republican governor huddled with GOP lawmakers early Tuesday as the 120-day [...]

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GOP vs. Elko – News & Review

Posted on April 21, 2011 by admin

“We can’t AFFORD cowboy poetry & subsidizing abortion,” Sarah Palin tweeted about the Elko Cowboy Poetry Festival. In Nevada, being against the festival is a little like being against NASCAR. And there’s likely a lot of overlap in the audiences [...]

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If Harry Reid didn’t exist, we’d have to invent him – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Posted on March 12, 2011 by admin

In the middle of his tirade against House Republicans’ “mean-spirited” budget bill on the Senate floor Tuesday, the Senate Majority Leader lamented that the GOP’s proposed budget cuts would eliminate the annual “cowboy poetry festival” in his …

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Mike Pence: Time for GOP to Fight on Budget, Planned Parenthood – LifeNews.com

Posted on March 10, 2011 by admin

In an interview with Fox News this morning, Pence said: The American people know that the federal government is going broke and for Harry Reid to not only defend the Cowboy Poetry Festival, but to say that finding $ [...]

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Ending Yucca Mountain – Las Vegas Sun

Posted on February 15, 2011 by admin

Ending Yucca MountainLas Vegas SunPresident Barack Obama's administration is renewing its strong and welcome push to end Yucca Mountain, the planned nuclear waste dump 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas. The president's budget proposal, released Monday, would eliminate funding for [...]

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Romney’s Nevada Stop Underscores Early State Strategy – TIME (blog)

Posted on February 15, 2011 by admin

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Romney’s Nevada Stop Underscores Early State StrategyTIME (blog)Tim Pawlenty begin adding more trips to the Hawkeye State and the Palmetto State, Romney is racking up early miles to New Hampshire and Nevada. …Mitt rolls the dice in Nevada PoliticoMitt [...]

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House GOP to Endorse Pre-Obama Spending Levels

Posted on January 25, 2011 by admin

Moving to keep a campaign promise to slash the federal budget, Republicans controlling the House Tuesday went on record to return most domestic agencies to 2008 budget levels in place before President Barack Obama took office.

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Ensign says he expects 2012 GOP challenge – Nevada Appeal

Posted on January 21, 2011 by admin

Ensign says he expects 2012 GOP challengeNevada AppealJohn Ensign said Thursday he expects a tough Republican primary challenge next as he tries to rebuild his trust with Nevada voters after admitting an affair …John Ensign says he must earn back [...]

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Sen. Ensign, R-Nev., Expects Primary Challenge

Posted on January 20, 2011 by admin

Nevada Republican Sen. John Ensign says he expects a tough GOP primary challenge as he tries to rebuild his trust with voters after admitting an affair with a staffer who was the wife of his former best friend and co-chief [...]

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Thirteen seek appointment to complete Bill Raggio’s term serving Reno area – Reno Gazette Journal

Posted on January 14, 2011 by admin

Thirteen seek appointment to complete Bill Raggio’s term serving Reno areaReno Gazette JournalA Reno native, he moved to South Dakota for seven years and was shocked upon his return to Reno to see the “extreme partisanship and hard lines some [...]

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Reno Mayor Cashell could decide later today if he will seek Raggio’s state … – Reno Gazette Journal

Posted on January 6, 2011 by admin

Las Vegas Sun

Reno Mayor Cashell could decide later today if he will seek Raggio’s state …Reno Gazette JournalReno Mayor Bob Cashell said he could make a decision today about seeking the seat left open in the state …GOP leader from [...]

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Optimism and courage from predictable pundit – Las Vegas Sun

Posted on January 5, 2011 by admin

Optimism and courage from predictable punditLas Vegas SunI thought Sue Lowden would be the GOP nominee, but I did pen this line last January: “If I were having an 'Upset Special,' I would pick (Sharron) Angle here …
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Inspired by tea party success, Latinos float ‘Tequila Party’ grassroots movement – Yahoo! News (blog)

Posted on November 29, 2010 by admin

Las Vegas Sun

Inspired by tea party success, Latinos float ‘Tequila Party’ grassroots movementYahoo! News (blog)Robert de Posada, the former GOP operative behind this fall’s infamous “Don’t Vote” ads aimed at Latinos in Nevada and California, tells The Lookout he’s …Disgruntled [...]

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With GOP takeover of House, is revival of Yucca debate in offing? – Las Vegas Sun

Posted on November 24, 2010 by admin

With GOP takeover of House, is revival of Yucca debate in offing?Las Vegas SunIt wasn'ta unique position to have during an election season that also saw GOP Senate candidates Sharron Angle and Sue Lowden calling for Yucca Mountain to …
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