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Election Data Predicts a Red Wave In 2022

January 17, 2022 1:01 pmJanuary 17, 2022 11:52 pm

According to recently reported numbers, Sheriff Joe Lombardo has a commanding fundraising lead over his Republican rivals in the race for Nevada Governor. Lombardo has amassed a record-breaking war chest of $3.1 million with $2.65 million cash on hand. In comparison, the approximate total of cash on hand of five...

Sen. Jacky Rosen Requests Comprehensive Review of Pahrump ICE Facility

January 14, 2022 11:00 am

In a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Sen. Jacky Rosen requested a “comprehensive review” of Nevada’s Immigration and Custom Enforcement’s detainment center located in Pahrump. The letter cites reports of improper transfer, inadequate Covid safety protocols, improper legal notification and protection of attorney-client privileges, and other Constitutional...

Clark County Schools To Shut Down For Five Days

January 12, 2022 2:09 pmJanuary 13, 2022 12:45 pm

The Clark County School District (CCSD) announced they were going to close schools, “due to extreme staffing shortages based on the high number of positive Covid-19 cases”. The failing district prescribed a “5 day pause to provide relief” to “Stop the Spread”. Remote learning will not be available and sports...

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto Notches $3.3 Million in Q4

January 10, 2022 5:03 pmJanuary 11, 2022 9:32 am

Today, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s office reported her reelection campaign had raised an impressive $3.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 and now has $10.4 million cash on hand. According to Open Secrets, Cortez Masto received almost 4/5 of her donations from out-of-state donors in the first three months of...

With Harry Reid’s Passing, A Political Power Vacuum Is Born

January 6, 2022 6:51 amJanuary 11, 2022 7:16 am

Starting in 1968, Harry Reid got his start in politics when he was elected at age 28 to the Nevada Assembly, serving two terms. At age 30, he became the state’s youngest lieutenant governor. From 1977-1981, he served as chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission at a time when the...

Republicans leading generic ballot at ‘historic’ levels

January 4, 2022 6:10 amJanuary 6, 2022 5:37 pm

The latest polling numbers are not ringing in a Happy New Year for Democrats. According to CNBC, Republicans now sport a historic 10-point advantage when Americans are asked which party they prefer to control Congress, holding a 44%-34% margin over Democrats. That’s up from a 2-point Republican advantage in the...

Potomac Watch Sees Danger for Cortez Masto if Schumer Forces BBB Vote

December 22, 2021 12:30 pmDecember 23, 2021 12:10 pm

The best political podcast is Potomac Watch, produced by the Wall Street Journal opinion page. In Tuesday’s episode, host Kyle Peterson and his two most frequent guests Bill McGurn and Kim Strassel, discuss how “Joe Manchin Torpedoes Build Back Better.” The entire half hour episode is well worth a listen,...