Dean Heller not running against Harry Reid
Unfortunately, Dean Heller announced that he will not be running against Harry Reid. Not a big shocker, as he’s been keeping a low profile. I honestly think he’s building up his reputation before he makes a Senate or Presidential run. He’s one of the only Republicans that isn’t involved in a scandal recently. From Politico:
Republicans believe that Reid’s approval ratings are low enough that even a political newcomer could make a serious play at the seat in 2010.
There aren’t many Republican elected officials left who are interested in challenging Reid. Former GOP congressman Jon Porter passed on a bid earlier this year, and the state’s lieutenant governor Brian Krolicki is enmeshed in legal troubles.
Supporters of the state GOP chairwoman, Sue Lowden, commissioned a poll showing her leading Reid by six points, 48 percent to 42 percent — but she hasn’t made any moves to prepare for a Senate campaign.
Businessman Danny Tarkanian, the son of former UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian, entered the race last week but is not viewed seriously by national GOP operatives.
