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A Tale of Two Inadequately Argued Election Law Allegations

December 29th, 2011 · Comments Off on A Tale of Two Inadequately Argued Election Law Allegations

Republicans in Clark County have been up in arms over some new election regulations being pushed through by the Secretary of State’s Office over the holidays.  I admit, the timing is very suspicious, and should alone raise all kinds of red flags.  But the article on it is frustrating, because nowhere is there any hint […]

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Tags: 1st Amendment · Constitutional Law · Corruption · Nevada Politics · Partisanship · Republicans · Sharron Angle · Voter Fraud

The World is Too Dangerous for Ron Paul

December 29th, 2011 · 1 Comment

Ron Anderson at Local So-and-So explains why he’s still in Paul’s camp, in spite of The Newsletters.  Ace of Spades explains why he is not.  (Hint:  It’s much, much, much more than newsletters.) I respect where Ron (Anderson) is coming from, but I’m with Ace. 

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Tags: Campaign '12 · Foreign Policy · Iran · Obama · Ron Paul · Sea Stories

Welcome Leadership in Carson City

December 29th, 2011 · Comments Off on Welcome Leadership in Carson City

A couple of days ago I came across this really nice piece on Clark County’s Senator Mike Roberson.  We’re extremely lucky to have this guy in Carson City.  In fact, I would argue that the entire Senate GOP Caucus – with its nice mix of veterans and folks with fresh passion – was the most […]

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Tags: Mike Roberson · Nevada Politics · Republicans