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Sparks YMCA: Countdown to the Caucus - Post Your Comments!
The full court press continues. Former President Bill Clinton is due to speak at the gymnasium at the Y on Baring Blvd. Introducing him and vamping to fill time (he’s apparently running late) is former Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa. Del Papa is one of the many prominent Democrats who have lined up behind the former first lady. (Read Blog)
Countdown to the Caucus…. - 1 Comments Posted
Obama finally takes the stage….begins with thanks to local organizers, the nurses at Renown Medical Center recently organized by the Service Employees International Union. The SEIU endorsed Obama last week. Another local touch: a mention of the flood victims in Fernley. Obama says he’s talked with Mayor Todd Cutler, expressing his concerns. (Read Blog)
Des Moines Diary Jan. 4th - Post Your Comments!
It’s a little like the day after Christmas here. The candidates, at least the survivors, have already left on late night flights to New Hampshire. Campaign offices are cleaning and closing down. The media is packing up. (Read Blog)
Des Moines Diary Jan. 3 Evening…the Caucus - Post Your Comments!
I’ve read a good deal about the caucus. I think I understand the process, but I’m not totally prepared for what I see at Roosevelt High School where about 400 neighbors gather in a cafeteria room for a Democratic caucus. (Read Blog)
Des Moines Diary Jan 3rd. - Post Your Comments!
Caucus Day…We rise early to catch a Edwards rally at a steelworkers union hall in an industrial area of Des Moines. Unfortunately MapQuest sends us on a roundabout tour of a snowy neighborhood. (Read Blog)
Des Moines Diary Jan. 2nd - Post Your Comments!
Winterset looks like a Christmas card illustration or a Norman Rockwell painting. A picturesque downtown, locally owned stores in well preserved brick buildings a century old or more. All built around a classic courthouse and town square. This is John Wayne’s birthplace. (Read Blog)
Des Moines Diary Jan 1st - Post Your Comments!
Jan. 1, 6 a.m. or thereabouts. As most of Reno is sleeping it off or just getting home from New Years Eve frivolities, cameraman Darrell McComb and I are off to Iowa to cover the caucuses. (Read Blog)
Pundits, hookers, the candidate and me. Only in Nevada. - 2 Comments Posted
A press conference for Republican hopeful Ron Paul draws a unique mix. (Read Blog)
It's Nevada, stupid. The nation and our candidates learn. - 1 Comments Posted
All this attention from the national campaigns has accomplished what decades of whining by people who live here didn't--teaching everyone how to pronounce Nevada. (Read Blog)
Remarkable People - 1 Comments Posted
Gridlock blues - Post Your Comments!
Frustrated viewer asks a question on many minds. (Read Blog)
More Nevada Day Thoughts - Post Your Comments!
Why did we become a state? Your teacher may not know. P.S. it's not her fault. (Read Blog)
Nevada Day Thoughts - Post Your Comments!
Aren't we supposed to do this on October 31st? (Read Blog)
Unhappy viewer and a response - Post Your Comments!
Comment on Mining Law Reform story. Ed accused of being lazy. Ed responds. (Read Blog)