Category Archives: National News

News on the Horizon (July 17)

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Ross

2012 Begins In Southern Nevada – The top Nevada political newsman Jon Ralston tweeted this past week that some folks might be jumping into the Congressional races in Southern Nevada this coming week.  There are two issues with this.  First, … Continue reading →

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Week In Review (July 16)

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Ross

Last Sunday I said some of the top stories this week would be Nevada’s Special Election Congressional race (fundraising numbers), the Debt Limit talks, and election day.  The special election fundraising numbers hit Saturday with Kate Marshall bringing in more … Continue reading →

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Redistricting, New Elko Mayor, Debt Ceiling Becoming Cluster

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Ross

Redistricting: This week, a Nevada judge decided how he thinks the redistricting should happen.  He wants to appoint masters (using country registrars) to draw the maps.  Although I think this is a somewhat ridiculous way to go about the process … Continue reading →

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News on the Horizon (July 10)

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Ross

I’m going to try out posting each Sunday about what the likely main news stories are going to be during the upcoming week.  Let’s see how this works. Nevada’s Congressional Race – As the RGJ noted today, the campaign is … Continue reading →

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Marshall’s New Ad, North Las Vegas Following Reno, Washoe County Troubles

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Ross

Marshall’s New Ad: Kate Marshall has released a new ad in response to Mark Amodei’s red scare ad. It highlights a lot of the media reactions and then explains what would happen if the debt ceiling is not raised (economic … Continue reading →

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Fourth of July: Born in the USA

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Ross
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Weekend Video: For What It’s Worth

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Ross
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LBT: The Uninformed Voter

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Ross

Overheard at Carson Nugget ” that damn DREAM act is just payback to the Mexicans, if you’re going to send a kid to college, make it an American kid” Apparently the voter doesn’t realize that the DREAM act doesn’t send … Continue reading →

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The Prop 8 Oral Arguments

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Ross

Today was the Prop 8 oral arguments and I listened to them while I worked until there was a briefing on redistricting. Watch them here. An old scout friend of mine suggested that since I can’t be political, it would … Continue reading →

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LBT: Law Nerd Alert

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Ross

Today is the hearing at the 9th Circuit for Proposition 8. You know you a law nerd when you a) know almost every case mentioned in the arguments and b) supress emotions and just judge the participants based on legal … Continue reading →

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