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VIDEO: Can’t Handle The Hard Questions, Joe? DGA Releases Video Showcasing Joe Lombardo’s Murky Rationale for Running

With Joe Lombardo continuing to tease his entrance into the Republican primary race for Nevada governor, the DGA released a video today showcasing Lombardo’s inability to answer the simplest question: but why? Despite his interest in entering the primary, Lombardo can’t give a clear answer about why he’s running. Instead, Lombardo’s vaguely offered up a…

DGA Statement on John Lee’s Entrance to Nevada Republican Primary for Governor

Today, Mayor John Lee announced his entrance into the Republican party’s primary for governor of Nevada. Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: “John Lee is wrong for Nevada. Lee’s out-of-touch values and dangerous priorities would drag the state backward, hurting communities, businesses, and Nevadans. Lee’s campaign will be nothing but…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak Launches Mobile Vaccination Units to Reach Rural and Tribal Areas

Democratic Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, alongside FEMA and local partners, launched two mobile vaccination units to support equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in rural and tribal areas with limited medical infrastructure. Gov. Sisolak said, “It’s imperative that every eligible Nevadan has access to these life-saving vaccines.” The first vaccination event will be on Tuesday. Gov.…

Statement From Nevada Republican Mark Amodei On Gov. Steve Sisolak’s Strong Position for Re-Election

In an interview with the Las Vegas Review Journal, GOP Rep. Mark Amodei “expressed what a difficult task defeating [Gov. Steve] Sisolak would be,” citing the strength of the Nevada economy, Gov. Sisolak’s impressive fundraising hauls, and his ability to connect with voters. Amodei said: “The economy will be moving in the right direction by…

ICYMI: “Hate Is A Virus”: Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, First Lady Denounce Racist Attacks On AAPI Community, Pledge to Support Asian Businesses

At a “Stop Asian Hate” event in Las Vegas, Democratic Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak and First Lady Kathy Sisolak condemned racism and hateful attacks on the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, and vowed to support Asian businesses as part of the state’s economic recovery from the pandemic. Gov. Sisolak said, “As long as I’m…

Nevada Republican Mark Amodei Votes Against Bipartisan Bill To Protect Women From Abuse

Yesterday, Nevada Rep. Mark Amodei voted against the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act, siding once again with his party over Nevadans. Not killing women should not be a partisan issue, but for out-of-touch Republicans like Amodei, even a public health crisis and a bill protecting women from abuse is a partisan political fight. Amodei, who…

As Nevada Is Set To Receive $4.1 Billion in COVID Relief, Mark Amodei Must Answer for His “No” Vote on ARP

Today, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff are scheduled to visit Las Vegas to celebrate the passage of the American Rescue Plan. As stimulus checks start to hit bank accounts and other relief gets doled out to Nevadans, Rep. Mark Amodei, who is seen as a potential 2022 gubernatorial candidate, still refuses to support the…

ICYMI: Las Vegas Sun Ed Board Praises Gov. Steve Sisolak For Striking the Right Note On Pandemic Response

“Steady as she goes: That’s the best route back to normal.” The Las Vegas Sun Editorial Board praised Democratic Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak for his responsible leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and for staying the course on his science-driven response, unlike Republican governors in nearby states. Gov. Sisolak is leading Nevada through a safe pandemic recovery by championing…

As House Votes On American Rescue Plan, Will Rep. Mark Amodei Fail To Help Nevadans For The Second Time?

Last night, House Republicans attempted to adjourn and leave Washington before voting on the American Rescue Plan, a COVID-19 relief package which includes help for struggling small businesses, direct payments to Americans, support for schools, and more. The bill, which is scheduled for a vote in the House tomorrow, is extremely popular – 70% percent of Americans support…

Nevada Republican Mark Amodei Rushes to Align Himself with Conspiracy Theorists and Extremists

In an interview over the weekend, Nevada Rep. Mark Amodei announced he was still considering running for governor in 2022, and then immediately rushed to defend the behavior of twice-impeached former President Donald Trump and conspiracy theorist Marjorie Taylor Greene, who suggested the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting that killed 58 people was staged. Amodei is aligning himself with far-right extremists…

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