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By Sherman R. Frederick Did you hear that big bang last week? That was Donald Trump slamming the door on the race for president in Nevada, and quite possibly key […]
Politics
Tech boom, suburban growth drive Nevada’s Democratic shift
By Scott Sonner Associated Press RENO — Twenty years ago, long before Nevada was part of the early presidential selection process, the phone typically rang unanswered at Washoe County Democratic […]
Nevada state and local taxes already too regressive
In this presidential election year there has been an ongoing and vigorous debate, nay, a knock-down-drag-out fight over the question of whether the wealthy pay their fair share of federal […]
Federal spending by both parties must be reined in
There is always one issue on which both parties in Washington never fail to agree — more and more spending. President Trump’s proposed 2021 fiscal year budget of $4.8 trillion […]
Better polling means sharper scrutiny. Is Warren ready?
By Bill Weissert CARSON CITY — When Elizabeth Warren campaigned in Nevada in February, Abbie Peters was there. Energy and enthusiasm for the Massachusetts senator was not. “It was early, […]
Democrats to announce nearly 80 sites to vote early in caucus
By Megan Messerly Popular early voting sites and other locations aimed at reaching a broad cross section of voters — including members of the politically powerful Culinary Union — number […]
Buttigieg makes first Northern Nevada swing
By Mark Hernandez South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg capped off a daylong swing through Northern Nevada on Saturday by becoming the first Democratic presidential candidate to file paperwork to participate […]
Amodei takes heat for impeachment remarks
LAS VEGAS — GOP Rep. Mark Amodei’s comment seemed harmless enough. Asked what he thought of the Democrats’ impeachment probe into President Donald Trump, the Nevada Republican gave reporters a […]
Republicans in Nevada gearing up for Trump reelection
By Michelle L. Price Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Despite Democratic election wins across Nevada last year, Republicans are banking on President Donald Trump’s enthusiastic supporters, a united GOP organization […]
GOP ‘Trump effect’ could be outdone by Latinos flocking to Democrats, noted professor says
A leading Nevada political science professor said presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump has brought new people into the Republican Party, although the “Trump effect” could be outdone in Nevada with Latino voters flocking […]