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New Ad Reveals More Than Reid's Ritzy Lifestyle
By Carole on Oct 19, 2010
The buzz over the latest ad in the Nevada senate race centers on how current majority leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) lives in a luxury apartment at the Ritz Carlton in Washington. But there is much more to the message than the catchy line, "Harry lives at the Ritz Carlton while thousands are losing their homes."
Reid Plays Immigration Politics With Defense Bill
By Carole on Sep 14, 2010
There was a rare chance for some bipartisanship mixed with some sincere debate in Washington next week when a defense policy bill will be taken up by the Senate. This type of bill usually passes with plenty of support from both sides of the aisle but the inclusion of the repeal of the military's 'don't ask, don't tell' policy left open some uncertainty as that important and relative issue is to be debated and hopefully resolved. But just to make sure that chaos ensued and in a desperate attempt to put politics over doing his actual job, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) says he will insert a controversial immigration measure into the bill.
It's Not A Good Time To Be A Reid
By Carole on Apr 11, 2010
The political future for those named Reid and running for office in Nevada looks very bleak indeed. In the latest Mason-Dixon poll, Senator Harry Reid (D-Nevada) is trailing his most likely general election opponent, former chairman of the Nevada Republican Party Sue Lowden, by a 46% to 38% margin. (source) The senator's son, gubernatorial candidate Rory Reid (D), is far behind his likely Republican opponent, former federal judge Brian Sandoval, by 15 points (50% to 35%). (source)
An Unpleasant Recess Ahead For Democrats
By Carole on Mar 27, 2010
Congress may be taking the next two weeks off for their Easter recess, but most who supported the hugely unpopular and obscenely expensive new law known as Obamacare will have plenty to do during their time off. Instead of the usual fundraising and campaign organizing, they will be trying to justify how they ignored their own constituents and helped the Obama machine enact a government takeover of health care.
Has Reid Planted A Tea Party Imposter?
By Carole on Mar 10, 2010
Questions are beginning to swirl around Tea Party Candidate Jon Scott Ashjian and his campaign for the senate seat currently held by Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada). Nevada Republicans are expressing concern that Mr. Ashjian was put in the race by agents of Senator Reid to steal votes from the GOP and improve the currently dim chances of a Reid re-election.
