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Swing States Project
Election reflections from the Silver State
November 19, 2012 02:50 PMNEVADA — Midway through the election cycle just completed, longtime Nevada political writer and TV analyst Anjeanette Damon got a promotion. (I’ve praised her work more than once... Continue reading
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Swing States Project
Analyzing early voting in Nevada
November 5, 2012 11:15 AMNEVADA —Two weeks of early voting ended here in the Silver State on Friday evening. In a state where folks can legally wager on the outcome of any number of events, what might these numbers tell us about the odds... Continue reading
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Swing States Project
Nevada media pillory Oceguera attack ad
October 16, 2012 02:50 PMNEVADA — Here in the Silver State, John Oceguera isn’t a household name—although, as the Democratic nominee for the House of Representatives in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District, he’d like to be. Sure, Oceguera’s the Speaker of the state Assembly—but the... Continue reading
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Swing States Project
A clamor for air time in the Silver State
September 27, 2012 11:00 AMNEVADA — In the Silver State, Chris Roman’s audience is being wooed and pursued. Roman is the general manager of four Spanish-language TV stations and three Mexican (music) radio stations here, all owned by... Continue reading
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Swing States Project
‘That muddy water’ of fairness
August 21, 2012 03:00 PMNEVADA — I can’t recall who came up with the idea of a digital video recorder that automatically skips past the commercials. If the product’s actually on the market, it should be flying off the shelves here in Nevada, where... Continue reading
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Swing States Project
On Vegas reporters on Reid on Romney
August 8, 2012 03:00 PMNEVADA — Last week, The Huffington Post’s Sam Stein and Ryan Grim reported that Harry Reid told them that a “Bain investor” told him that Mitt Romney “didn’t pay any taxes for ten years.” (And: breathe). That... Continue reading
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Swing States Project
With a series of strong stories, Sun’s Damon shines
July 26, 2012 11:00 AMNEVADA — One need only look at the last week’s worth of work by Las Vegas Sun reporter Anjeanette Damon to conclude that her recent promotion to senior political editor was a wise and well-earned advancement. (But a <a href=http://www.cjr.org/swing_states_project/suns_damon_tells_how_she_got_t.php?page=all&print=true... Continue reading
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Swing States Project
Christmas in July for Reno TV stations?
July 12, 2012 07:00 AMNEVADA - Every election cycle, as Americans prepare to hit the voting booths, Christmas comes early to television stations across the country when campaigns—and, increasingly, various outside spending groups—open their wallets to buy advertising time. While political ad dollars may... Continue reading
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Swing States Project
Beyond TV sound bites in the Silver State
June 18, 2012 11:15 AMDuring the somewhat less frantic months of the presidential campaign season—between the primaries and the nominating conventions—the Swing States Project will feature occasional profiles of people we’re calling, for lack of a better phrase, discourse leaders. These are... Continue reading
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Swing States Project
Dark money targets Hispanics in Silver State
June 6, 2012 11:10 AMNEVADA — Here in swing state Nevada—the southern reaches of which are less than a five-hour drive from Mexico—Latinos make up more than 25 percent of the population and 15 percent of registered voters. Both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney... Continue reading
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Swing States Project
The Obama camp serves up a Bain story
May 18, 2012 07:31 AMNEVADA — One of the moments in the 2012 presidential race that we all know was coming arrived this week: the Obama campaign launched its first round of attacks on Mitt Romney over his tenure at Bain Capital. Unsurprisingly, there... Continue reading
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Swing States Project
In Nevada, a candidate’s fecklessness on full display
May 11, 2012 03:42 PMNEVADA — In this state, where it’s legal to carry an unconcealed handgun, John Oceguera, the Speaker of the Nevada Assembly, didn’t even need to unholster his pistol to shoot himself in the foot. He’d probably prefer to imagine taking... Continue reading
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Swing States Project
How Adelson’s Cash Could Really Matter
April 27, 2012 03:35 PMNEVADA — There’s an old adage that states, “He’s the best politician money can buy.” It’s an admittedly cynical phrase that seems especially relevant in the super PAC era, with campaign cash playing as big a role as it ever... Continue reading
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Swing States Project
Q&A: Dennis Myers, news editor of Reno News & Review
April 16, 2012 10:30 AMNEVADA—Dennis Myers, news editor of the weekly Reno News & Review, probably wouldn’t mind being called “old school.” A veteran of both broadcast and print journalism in the Silver State, Myers has written critically over the years of political reporting.... Continue reading
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Swing States Project
Sun’s Damon Discusses How She Got the Goods on NV Lawmakers
March 16, 2012 02:38 PMNEVADA — Some recent stories by, and about, Las Vegas Sun political reporter Anjeanette Damon point out the veracity of two phrases I’ve heard over the years. Number one: A good journalist is only as good as his or... Continue reading
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Swing States Project
Univision Report Features Bo—And, Oh, Barack, Too
March 14, 2012 03:50 PMNEVADA — While President Obama works to win the minds of Hispanic voters in America, his pet pooch, Bo, may have already won their hearts. Or, at least, their momentary attention. “Bo, the President’s dog, steals the show from reporter”... Continue reading
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Swing States Project
KLAS-TV’s Eight Minutes With the President (and His Message)
February 15, 2012 12:37 PMNEVADA — All day long Tuesday, Las Vegas’s CBS affiliate, KLAS-TV, touted its exclusive, one-on-one interview with President Obama. In on-air promotions, it was labeled “Paula and the President,” a reference to the station’s veteran anchor, Paula Francis, who was... Continue reading
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Swing States Project
Nevada GOP Shows How Not to Conduct a Caucus
February 7, 2012 10:28 AMNEVADA — Political reporters here—after clearing some hurdles placed in their paths—have seized on two essential elements following Mitt Romney’s sizable win in Saturday’s GOP caucuses in the Silver State. First, a strong, cohesive organization is vital for victory. Second,... Continue reading
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Swing States Project
Ralston Grills the GOP Gang
February 3, 2012 12:50 PMNEVADA — It’s always refreshing to see a journalist who’s not afraid to ask the tough questions—especially the tough follow-up questions. And when that journalist is appearing on television, instead of in print, it’s even more of a treat. Nevadans... Continue reading
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Swing States Project
Las Vegas Review-Journal Asks Four Key Questions…
January 31, 2012 09:34 AMNEVADA — “Is it safe?” It’s the short question a former Nazi dentist asks of a grad student (Dustin Hoffman) in the 1976 movie, Marathon Man, before ramming a metal pick into an exposed nerve in Hoffman’s mouth. For years... Continue reading
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