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Danny Tarkanian Launches Group to Attack Harry Reid

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Danny Tarkanian, the conservative candidate who recently lost his primary bid for U.S. Senate in Nevada to Sharron Angle, has launched a new 527 group with the sole intent of attacking Majority Leader Harry Reid.

The organization, called Harry Reid Votes, Inc., launched its website on Tuesday afternoon.

I'm told the group will have no staff and that all the money donated will go directly to taking on Reid. The group plans to go on radio this week through November, and will air TV ads in September and October.

Tarkanian, the son of famed UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian, began the race to oust Reid in a strong position, but in the end, he lost much of his momentum as the conservative alternative to the surging Sharron Angle.

In recent weeks, Tarkanian has drawn controversy, first, when his mom endorsed Harry Reid, and then when he told the New York Times that, "Reid had no chance to win before [Sharron Angle won the nomination]. He has a shot to win now. He could still lose, but I have to say he is favored."

Angle can use all the help she can get, so I have to assume this is a welcome development for the Republican nominee. I'm told 'The Real Harry Reid' will be doing some interesting Tweeting these next few months, as well.

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drday1

Whatever it takes to keep Harry Reid home. I will contribute to this fund myself even if it is only 20.00 at a time until November. There cannot be a more corrupt, hateful man than Reid. Ever since he stated" We had to build a Visitors Center in the basement of the Capitol because you could smell the Tourists when they were on the upper floors during summer" That and the health care issue and his disdain for the American public. You'd think Nevada was tired of being embarrassed by him not to mention what he ans the President have done to business in Las Vegas...love Vegas or hate it Nevada gained revenue and Vegas provided thousands of jobs to the state. It's time for Reid, Pelosi, et al to step aside permanently. They have done way too much damage to the public and caused enough cinicism in the public arena.

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