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REALITY CHECK: A "D" for Adam Laxalt's ad claiming he prosecuted terrorists and war criminals
Hillary to raise money for state Democrats, Reid next month
Before she collects that $225,000 fee next month or speaking to the UNLV Foundation, Hillary Clinton will headline a fundraiser for the state Democratic Party, with a fraction of the proceeds going to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's re-election fund. The event will take place before Clinton's speech and a yet-to-be disclosed location and will cost donors $10,000 for a VIP ticket ($15,000 for couples) and $1,000 if you just want to go to the reception.
REALITY CHECK: A "C-minus" for Mark Hutchison's ad in the lieutenant governor's race
Hardy: "I didn't think it was a winnable race...because I thought it was a minority district"
Cresent Hardy says he isn't a "slick" politician. And he seems intent on proving that.
Group trying to get ex-first lady Dawn Gibbons to run against Harry Reid, says goal is to raise $45 million
Back in 2004, then Rep. Jim Gibbons thought about running against Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. He then thought better of it. Now, 10 years later, a group called the Strategic Political Action Network is trying to garner support for the former governor's ex-wife to challenge the Senate Majority leader. The only problem: She supported Reid in 2010 and has no interest in running against him, she told me today.
Feds to Nevada: You are depriving thousands of food stamps and may lose federal funds
UPDATED BELOW WITH STATE'S REACTION, 5 PM: The federal government on Wednesday warned the state of Nevada that it may lose federal funds for its continued failure to meet deadlines for distributing food stamps.
REALITY CHECK: A "D" for an IE ad vs. state Sen. Justin Jones
Hawaii gubernatorial candidate trashes Las Vegas
People who comes to Las Vegas inevitably leave "disappointed." So said Hawaii Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Ige in a Monday public radio debate. Really. A transcript:
Justin Jones goes up with spot touting background checks bill, traffic light
He is combination legislator and city councilman. That's the thrust of a new ad for state Sen. Justin Jones, who touts his sponsorship of that background check bill (vetoed by the governor) and his advocacy for a traffic signal on Blue Dimaond Road. The latter might seem odd for a state lawmaker. But people remember that kind of stuff and vote with it in mind.
Sandoval, handpicked lieutenant Hutchison split on Common Core
Gov. Brian Sandoval remains a fervent supporter of Common Core education standards while his chosen No. 2, Mark Hutchison, opposes them.