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Fiore masters have recall sites for almost half of Ass. GOP Caucus
Thanks to newly minted capital AP reporter Riley Snyder for reminding me of this 2006 gem about "fringe political operatives," some of whom are involved in the current threats to recall GOP assemblymen.
GOP cannibalism update: Clark County GOP files complaint against GOP operative
The Clark County Republican Party has filed a complaint with the secretary of state alleging GOP operative Tony Dane is illegally funneling money into recall efforts against Republican lawmakers that have been filed by Citizen Outhouse front man Chuck Muth.
If legislative recalls happen, the political terrorists win
UPDATED, 2:15 PM, 1/27/15: With a little help from the incomparable Legislative Counsel Bureau and the state's Bible, "Political History of Nevada," my research tells me there has never been a recall of a lawmaker in Nevada. Never. So why would we think these exemplars of ineptitude can break that tradition? Of course there is no reason to believe so.
Laxalt goes rogue on immigration lawsuit
I smell trouble brewing. Looks as if newly minted Attorney General Adam Laxalt went rogue Monday in joining a lawsuit against the president's executive order on immigration. Despite the issue's huge profile, the new AG did not talk to Gov. Brian Sandoval, without whom he probably would not be in office.
Hambrick to locals: We are with you on collective bargaining reform
UPDATED, 1:45 PM, 1/16/15
Heller says Sandoval economy sucks
Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval last week took credit for Nevada's economic recovery, suggesting his hands-off attitude and focus on economic diversification has boosted it faster than he anticipated, thus helping to justify his tax plan.
GOP cannibalism begins with mail campaign directed at speaker-du-jour
UPDATED, 9 AM, 1/22/15: The secretary of state is "looking into the matter," spokeswoman Catherine Lu told me. She said the office is "reviewing the PAC filings" of Tony Dane's outfit that are outlined below. Meanwhile, in an email Thursday morning slugged, "Your (sic) no lawyer," Dane tells me: You missed the part when I told you that they hired me as a consultant. All the money they paid me was mine. You stated who’s money was put into the account, I answered Dane & Associates.
Money and guns and drugs, oh my!
A friend of mine argues that the only way for a fringe legislator such as Michele Fiore to prosper is for the media to give her attention.
Voter ID proponent Sharron Angle meets with new secretary of state
Ex-U.S. Senate candidate and voter fraud expert Sharron Angle met last week with newly elected Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske, who says she will propose a voter ID law.
Switch spread money around before big State of State announcement
Switch, the Southern Nevada data giant expanding in Las Vegas and and opening a facility in Reno, gave more than $200,000 in contributions toward the end of 2014, mostly to state lawmakers who will soon consider legislation that could affect the company.