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Saturday, August 15th, 2009A new internal poll released by the Danny Tarkanian Campagin shows Tarkanian 50% to Reid 42%, with 8% undecided. You can download the PDF below. Here are details of the poll:
Party
Republican 38%
Democrat 44%
NP 10%
AI 3%
Other 3%
Refused 2%
County
Clark 67%
Washoe 19%
Other county 14%
If the election for US Senate were held today, would you vote for:
Republican Danny Tarkanian
334
50%
Democrat [...]
Dr. Robin Titus to hold Kickoff Rally August 22
Friday, August 14th, 2009From an announcement on her website:
The Committee To Elect Robin L. Titus MD To The U.S. Senate is announcing a Kickoff Rally on August 22, 2009 at 1PM. Please plan to attend and bring your friends to learn more about Robin’s bid to be the next U.S. Senator from Nevada. Robin will be making a [...]
Activists Form new Dump Reid PAC
Friday, August 14th, 2009From the Washington Times article:
Former Michigan Republican Party Chairman Saul Anuzis and former Nevada Republican Executive Director Chuck Muth will head the Dump Reid political action committee, a federal “hard dollar” outfit, though none of the state’s top Republicans has publicly declared an intention to challenge Mr. Reid.
Libertarian VP Candidate Wayne Root to oppose Reid?
Friday, August 14th, 2009This is about 7 weeks old, but I just found it. Wayne Root discusses running against Harry Reid on FreedomWatch. Click here for the video. The discussion starts a little over halfway through.
I personally think he could win.
Danny Tarkanian Invites Harry Reid to Health Care Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, August 13th, 2009I just got this announcement in my inbox. Danny Tarkanian, who just announced his entrance into the GOP running against Senator Harry Reid, is planning to hold a town hall meeting in Vegas. In addition, he invited Harry Reid. $20 says Reid doesn’t attend.
Dean Heller not running against Harry Reid
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009Unfortunately, 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 [...]
Tarkanian Running Against Reid
Friday, August 7th, 2009From the Las Vegas Sun:
Danny Tarkanian, a one-time UNLV basketball player and son of the Rebels’ legendary longtime coach Jerry Tarkanian, has announced he’ll run for the U.S. Senate seat occupied by Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid.
Tarkanian’s site can be found here.
Banker John Chachas Exploring run Against Reid
Saturday, August 1st, 2009From the Wall Street Journal:
Chachas, 44 years old, has more than 20 years of Wall Street experience, including stints with Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse First Boston. He advised on the $18 billion buyout of Clear Channel Communications, Walt Disney’s 2006 sale of its ABC radio business and Lee Enterprises acquisition of Pulitzer newspapers. Lazard [...]
Bill Parson Running against Harry Reid
Thursday, July 30th, 2009Bill Parson announced that he will be running for the Senate seat against Harry Reid. From his website:
I, like many of you, waited for Harry Reid and our other elected officials to regain their sanity and bring us back to a responsible course in government; but this did not occur. As I spoke with others, [...]
Sharron Angle Running Against Reid
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009Sharron Angle has thrown her hat into the ring against Harry Reid. From her website:
Former Nevada State Assemblywoman Sharron Angle (R., NV), was encouraged by preliminary prospecting results concerning her exploration to remove Harry Reid (D., NV) from his U.S. Senate seat in 2010. “During June I met with advisors, and began mapping out goals. [...]
