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Nevada's Sharron Angle Raises $14 Million in Third Quarter
By Christopher Weber - Politics DailyShe's in the money: Sharron Angle raised a whopping $14 million from July 1 to Sept. 30, overflowing her war chest as her fight to unseat Nevada's Sen. Harry Reid comes down to the wire. The former state assemblywoman's third-quarter haul is "a stunning number that far eclipses the cash-collection totals of other prominent candidates seeking Senate seats next month," The Washington Post reported Tuesday. "Sharron Angle produced one of the most successful single quarters of fundraising in the nation's history for a U.S. Senate campaign," said Angle's communications director, Jarrod Agen. ...
Another Nevada Republican Comes Out for Harry Reid
By Christopher Weber - Politics DailyFor the second time in two days, a prominent state Republican has announced support for Harry Reid in the race for Senate in Nevada. Former First Lady Dema Guinn said in a statement Friday that she is endorsing Reid because of "his unwavering support for vital education programs" begun by her late husband, the popular GOP Gov. Kenny Guinn. On Thursday, Nevada's Senate Minority Leader, Republican Bill Raggio, made headlines when he said he would back Reid, describing his GOP opponent Sharron Angle as "ineffective." Dema Guinn thanked Nevadans for their support following her husband's ...
Nevada GOP Leader Bill Raggio Endorses Harry Reid, Rips Sharron Angle
By Christopher Weber - Politics DailyA powerful state Republican has thrown his support behind Democrat Harry Reid in the race for Senate in Nevada, while also leveling some harsh words at GOP candidate Sharron Angle. State Senate Minority Leader Bill Raggio released a statement Thursday endorsing Reid and describing Angle as an "ineffective" four-term assemblywoman with an "inability or unwillingness" to work with others. Raggio said Reid was the only candidate who asked for his endorsement. Angle, a Tea Party favorite this year, tried and failed to oust Raggio in a rough-and-tumble GOP primary in 2008. In his statement, the ...
Harry Reid: Putting Nevadans Back to Work
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harryreid.com Sen. Harry Reid (Oct. 7) -- After eight years of failed Bush economic policies, families in Nevada and across the nation are struggling. I know what that's like. I grew up in a home with no indoor toilet. That's why I've been working hard to help put Nevadans back to work and turn our state's economy around. While our economic recovery isn't moving as quickly as we would like, we've done a lot to help struggling Nevadans. Nevada's economy is suffering so much largely because of the national economy. As that improves, so will things in Nevada. Tourism is our state's leading ...
Candidates Get Creative to Build Text-Message Lists
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Oct. 4) - A sign near the toilet said: "Text FLUSH to Robin." Above the restroom sink was another suggestion: "Text WASH to Robin." Was this some sort of potty-room prank? Or high-tech graffiti? Neither, actually. The bathroom bulletins were part of a calculated campaign strategy by Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Robin Carnahan to collect as many cell phone numbers as possible for a text-message database. Jeff Roberson, AP A message on Missouri Republican Senate candidate Roy Blunt's RV encourages voters to send a text to his campaign, adding to a valuable database ...
Sharron Angle: Twisted Sister
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How Old Is Sharron Angle?
By Alexandre Mouravskiy - Politics DailySharron Angle, a one-time member of the Nevada State Assembly, is seeking to topple U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in a much-watched race. As displeasure with the Obama administration mounts from the tea party ranks, Reid has become one of the GOP's principal targets, and Angle has emerged from relative obscurity to national attention. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in the 2010 midterm elections, here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Angle's pre-political life. How old is Sharron Angle? Sharron Angle is 61 years ...
7 Politicians Who Claim God Is on Their Side
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(Sept. 30) -- To hear them tell it, they're on a mission from God. This week, Delaware senatorial candidate Christine O'Donnell declared that God himself had a hand in her long pursuit to attain political office. "God continued to strengthen and empower us when, you know, his strength is perfected in our weakness," O'Donnell told the Christian Broadcasting Network. "Because you see that if it weren't for faith, when all logic said it's time to quite, we pursued, we marched on, because we knew God was not releasing us to quit." Whether or not you agree with O'Donnell's views, the belief ...
Is Harry Reid Married?
By Alexandre Mouravskiy - Politics DailySenate Majority Leader Harry Reid is seeking re-election in an explosive race that has captivated national attention. As displeasure with the Obama administration mounts from the tea party set, the Democrat has become one of the GOP's principal targets. He faces Republican nominee Sharron Angle, a former member of the Nevada State Assembly. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in the 2010 midterm elections, here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Reid's life. Is Harry Reid Married? Yes. Who is Harry Reid's wife? Reid's wife is ...
How Old Is Harry Reid?
By Alexandre Mouravskiy - Politics DailySenate Majority Leader Harry Reid is seeking re-election in Nevada in an explosive race that has captured national attention. As displeasure with the Obama administration mounts from the tea party set, the Democrat has become one of the GOP's principal targets. He faces Republican nominee Sharron Angle, a former member of the Nevada State Assembly. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in the 2010 midterm elections, here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Reid's pre-political life. How old is Harry Reid? Reid is 70 years old. He ...
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