Las Vegas Sun

October 7, 2008

Claim Palin was union member hard to pin down
ELECTION 2008: Obvious sources don’t know, but that isn’t end of the story
Tue, Oct 7, 2008 (2 a.m.)
By Michael Mishak
When Sen. John McCain introduced Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate in August, he described her as a former union member, someone who “understands the problems, the hopes and the values of working people.”
No place to sit, take notes
DAILY MEMO: JAILS : During long meeting with violent client, lawyers find out how tough a lockup can be
By Jeff German
Jails holding members of the white supremacist prison gang the Aryan Warriors are having a hard time balancing security concerns and constitutional rights.
Corrections officer fired for alleged plot loses his appeal
Looking in on: Carson City: Planned assault among charges
By Cy Ryan
Hearing Officer Ann Elworth-Winner ruled last week that there was “reliable, substantial and probative evidence” to support the firing of Irvin Blake, a 14-year employee in the prison system, for allegedly plotting against two co-workers.
Ralph Nader on the issues
Monday, October 6, 2008
The following are Ralph Nader's positions on selected issues:
John McCain on the issues
Monday, October 6, 2008
The following are John McCain's positions on selected issues.
Barack Obama on the issues
Monday, October 6, 2008
The following are Barack Obama's positions on selected issues.
In a town hall meeting Thursday at Irwin Molasky Middle School in Las Vegas, Democrats, from left, Senate Minority Leader Steven Horsford, state Senate candidate Allison Copening and state Sen. Mike Schneider listen to constituents' suggestions on how to lead the state out of its budget crisis.
Lawmakers look to public for ideas
STATE BUDGET: Buckley, Horsford host town hall forums on funding shortfall
Monday, October 6, 2008
By Joe Schoenmann
Two powerful Democratic lawmakers are gathering ideas from the public on how to fix the state budget.
The money race in Nevada
BY THE NUMBERS:
Monday, October 6, 2008
By Alex Richards
From February through August, presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama raised about the same amount in Nevada, just shy of $1 million for each campaign.
Bailout no quick fix for valley
THE ECONOMY: Credit crunch, soft demand expected to continue thwarting developers, especially those of office projects
Monday, October 6, 2008
By Brian Wargo
Wall Street’s financial woes have played havoc with all sectors of the Las Vegas development community, from housing to office and retail.
Why no principled conservative would seriously contend that Palin belongs on the ticket
Sunday, October 5, 2008
By Jon Ralston
After all the post-debate chatter about Sarah Palin’s resurrection (I bet a lot of folks were saying “Jesus” during her performance) and about her potential 2012 presidential candidacy (paging Mitt Romney & Co.), the real story of last week’s encounter was that the true elitists were revealed.
Hate what they got us into, but we need politicians now
WHERE I STAND:
Sunday, October 5, 2008
By Brian Greenspun
The United States lives at the intersection of Main and Wall.
Titus fought for growth ring, lost — and learned
ELECTION 2008:
Sunday, October 5, 2008
By J. Patrick Coolican
The phrase was classic Titus: quick and witty, chewable and salty fun.
Romney visit rallies more than GOP base
POLITICAL MEMO: Area’s Mormons could be the difference in tight race for Nevada’s votes
Sunday, October 5, 2008
By Michael Mishak
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney visited Boulder City last week to rally the Republican base for Sen. John McCain and Rep. Jon Porter.
Where does Gibbons work? Apparently not at his desk
Where does Gibbons work? Apparently not at his desk
THE GOVERNOR: Sun pieces together his schedule, finds he was in his Capitol office on 12 days in nine weeks
Sunday, October 5, 2008
By David McGrath Schwartz, Cy Ryan
Gov. Jim Gibbons has become a fleeting presence in Carson City, rarely showing up at his Capitol office and making few public appearances.
Porter amiable, if low key, in state Senate
ELECTION 2008 :
Sunday, October 5, 2008
By Michael Mishak
The Legislature was finished with its business — or so it thought.
Winning the West:
On the way to the conventions, the Sun has gone on the road to listen to voters and political leaders around the West.
2008 August Primary:
Apathy, sad to say, ruled the day. On Tuesday only about one of every seven registered voters in Clark County bothered to cast a ballot in the primary election.

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