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Pence adds voice to anti-web gaming chorus
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has joined Sheldon Adelson's crusade for a federal prohibition against Internet gaming, asking members of his state's congressional delegation to sign on, too. "I believe it is necessary for Congress to restore the original interpretation of the Wire Act that prohibited Internet gambling nationwide, and I encourage you to support legislation that would accomplish this end," Pence, considered a possible 2016 contender, writes in a letter (posted here) to his DC delegation.
Marshall vs. Cegavske: The money rush begins
The race for secretary of state this year will be the most expensive in history, as outside groups will get involved. But both candidates will raise plenty of money, too. To wit:
Bundys urge supporters to file criminal complaints Friday
As Rep. Steven Horsford asks Clark County Sheriff Doug Gillespie to probe reports of militia members harrassing Bunkerville citizens, the Bundy family is asking supporters to file criminal complaints Friday with Metro against the BLM. "We believe that the BLM men who pointed guns at over 1,000 people on April 12th near the I-15 freeway south of Mesquite committed a criminal act and that the Clark County Sheriffs office should be required to investigate," Carol Bundy, Cliven's wife, wrote in an email to supporters that I have posted below. And this:
UPDATED: Lowden 2010 campaign manager: She said she would spend whatever it takes
UPDATED: One day after I revealed the existence of this affidavit, Lowden filed a document in the court case trying to get it thrown out because it was initially unsigned. In the filing, which I have attached here, Lowden essentially argues that the pollster suing her is engaging in "litigation abuse" by trying to revise and refile a document after a deadline has passed. Maybe so. But consider: 1. She realizes just how damaging her ex-campaign manager's affidavit is. 2. Remember this is over a $77,000 bill. ----
Building trades sponsoring anti-margin tax resolution at AFL-CIO convention
Northern and southern building trades groups are passing around a resolution at the AFL-CIO convention opposing The Education Initiative. The resolution, attached here, says "until the effects of the Education Initiative are clearly defined we oppose the passage and implementation of the measure."
My thoughts on Dean Heller's evolving population estimates of patriots in Bundyville
Reid to FEC: Payments to granddaughter were legal
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has informed the Federal Election Commission that buying gifts for supporters from his granddaughter fits within the agency's rules..
Horsford to Gillespie: Investigate militia presence in Bunkerville
Rep. Steven Horsford has asked Clark County Sheriff Doug Gillespie to look into persistent reports of militia members supporting Cliven Bundy making Bunkerville residents "feel unsafe." Horsford penned a letter this weekend to the sheriff, outlining various concerns by residents he first disclosed last week. The letter is attached.
Lombardo goes up with $250,000 TV buy
Time to get the name rec up in the sheriff's race and ensure the man with the money gets through the primary.