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Entries Tagged as 'Nov07 Debate'

Democrats headed back to Nevada for second debate

December 13th, 2007 · No Comments

Las Vegas will get another chance to bask in the national glow of televised presidential politics.
The Nevada Democratic Party announced today that a second Democratic presidential debate will be coming to the Silver State next month — just four days before the Jan. 19 Nevada Caucuses.
The state party will team up with the U.S. Hispanic […]

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Brian Greenspun: The world is watching

November 18th, 2007 · No Comments

It’s time for Las Vegans to speak out about their values
We had our 15 minutes of fame and a whole lot more.
Las Vegans are used to being exposed by the bright lights of the media. It is the way we make our living. The more publicity, the more business is generated. Pretty simple formula.
Today, however, […]

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Nevada caucus might be one-hit wonder

November 18th, 2007 · No Comments

Congress likely to consider regional primaries
Nevada ought to enjoy the limelight of being an early presidential caucus state now because come 2010 there could be a whole new way of selecting the nominees.
In Washington and in the states, there is a growing sentiment that the chaos of this cycle’s nominating contests demands changes - […]

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Brookings Institution forum

November 17th, 2007 · No Comments

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Brookings debate recap

November 17th, 2007 · 1 Comment


Kenneth Duberstein, chief of staff to former President Reagan, said Friday that Hillary Clinton and Rudy Giuliani are in the best positions to secure their parties’ nominations.
Duberstein spoke at a Brookings Institution forum at UNLV. His remarks were followed by a panel discussion on […]

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Face to Face: Spotlighting the debate

November 16th, 2007 · No Comments


Las Vegas gets its moment in the national spotlight as the Democratic presidential hopefuls take the stage at UNLV. How did the candidates perform? Host Jon Ralston asks some of the audience members who asked the candidates questions during the debate.
— “Face to Face […]

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Politics at the dinner table

November 16th, 2007 · No Comments


During and after the debate, Clark County Democrats enjoy fine cuisine and lively discussion at the Paris Hotel and Casino.

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Kihuen pulled in several directions

November 16th, 2007 · No Comments

During the Clark County Democratic Party’s Jefferson Jackson Dinner Thursday night at the Paris hotel, many were wondering: Where’s Ruben Kihuen?
He’s the assemblyman who some have dubbed the “gatekeeper” of the Hispanic vote. He also announced earlier this week that he’s endorsing New York Sen. Hillary Clinton in her bid for president.
At the dinner, he […]

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Voters voice post-debate opinions

November 16th, 2007 · 3 Comments

Six undecided voters discuss whether they were swayed toward declaring their support for any specific candidate.

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Spin Room video

November 16th, 2007 · No Comments

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