Along a curve of desert highway near the gated home of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, mechanic Bill Johnson is struggling to keep his checkbook balanced. With Nevada's economy poisoned by recession and the nation's highest foreclosure and bankruptcy rates, business at Johnson's boat-repair shop has nose-dived 40 percent since last year. He cannot afford health insurance, and his sewer bill jumped to $875 a year. "I really have to pose a question: Harry, what have you done for me lately... Read Full Story
CARSON CITY The biggest fans of social conservative Richard Zisers newly filed anti-abortion ballot initiative might be Nevada Democrats facing the ballot in 2010. With the top of the partys ticket likely to be the uncharismatic duo of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and his son, gubernatorial candidate and Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid, political observers say an issue like abortion could mobilize the Democratic base. The top of the Democratic ticket right now doesnt inspire... Read Full Story
Two weeks ago we brought you the first in a series of debates — that one for governor — moderated by Channel 13 anchor/damage control expert Nina Radetich. Today I have a transcript of the to and fro between the GOP U.S. Senate hopefuls at the same venue, the Thomas & Mack Center: Radetich: Welcome back to the campaign 2010 debate series at the T&M. We have a crowded stage up here. If any of you feel you donÕt perform well, call me later. I may be able to help. Politico wrote last week, ÒThe... Read Full Story
There is a constant refrain in this state by some people who think Nevada will be well-served without having the majority leader of the U.S. Senate as part of the Nevada congressional delegation. It is hard to answer some of those people because, no matter what is said, they will not listen. Most people, though, want to hear the truth. Toward that end, I am reprinting remarks made by Sen. Harry Reid on the floor of the Senate Thursday regarding Republican misrepresentation of health... Read Full Story
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is in the “awkward position of looking for votes on a major health care reform bill that doesn’t quite exist,” Roll Call reports. Read Full Story
October 7th, 2009 - The Heritage Foundation
Leaders in the House and Senate have a plan to pass President Barack Obama’s sweeping health care plan by Thanksgiving without any significant participation by the American public. CNS News has confirmed the details in our September 22nd titled “Passing a Shell of A Bill: Congress’ Secret Plan to Ram Through Health Care Reform.” Nicholas Ballasy reports “a senior aide to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) told CNSNews.com that it is ‘likely... Read Full Story
The Huffington Post 's Sam Stein and Ryan Grim are reporting that President Obama is now actively opposing the idea of a public option with an "opt-out" provision, favoring instead the idea of a public option with a "trigger," because the latter would more likely attract the support of at least one Republican in the Senate, as well as provide political cover for more conservative Democrats. Because the story relies on anonymous sources, it is hard to assess its accuracy. Perhaps it reflects... Read Full Story
In an example that at least some politicians grasp the concept of separation of church and state and the fact that the CIVIL laws should not codify one particular set of religious beliefs to the detriment of other citizens, Senator Harry Reid has blasted the Mormon Church for its involvement in the passage of Proposition 8 and efforts in other anti-gay initiatives. It's be nice if the Catholic Church listened to Reid's comments because they apply to the despicable Church hierarchy and... Read Full Story
No sooner had I finished a post on Nancy Pelosi's unpopularity as the most visible Democrat in Congress than I came across this bizarre outburst by Harry Reid: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Friday that John Roberts misled the Senate during his confirmation hearings by pretending to be a moderate -- and that the United States is now "stuck" with him as chief justice. "Roberts didn't tell us the truth. At least Alito told us who he was," Reid said, referring to Samuel Alito, the... Read Full Story
John Batchelor writes on his blog:
Hails Mary
Strange doings on Capitol Hill late yesterday when Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid surprised too many people on his own side by announcing, in a fragile, disheartened fashion, that he can deliver 60 votes for the public option. The GOP heard the [...] Read Full Story
