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REALITY CHECK: A "D" for Adam Laxalt's ad claiming he prosecuted terrorists and war criminals
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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
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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: Â 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
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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.