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The group, Progress Now Nevada, has brought the controversial issue of background checks, which some Democrats think can be a wedge in key races, into the congressional contest in District 3. The organization recorded a town hall last month (Feb. 19) that Rep. Joe Heck gave and picked out his responses to questions (I'm not suggesting any were planted) about the issue. The video is below, but the group focused on Heck's answers on gun shows and a web portal for transactions. Heck said, "If you...
In CD3, one of the most-watched districts in the country, third-party spending will be continuous. Case in point: Americans for Prosperity starts a spot Monday praising Rep. Joe Heck. It's below.  
Welcome to the Weekly Report. This week's headlines: 1. Where did all the voters go? 2. A detailed study of state Senate voting patterns. 3. An exclusive sneak peek at a new Americans for Prosperity ad starting Monday 4. The Weekly Insiders on odds of GOP 2016, update on LG’s race, smartest/dumbest weekly moves and a fun ranking test. A lot of info, so away we go…..   THE DISAPPEARING DEMOCRATIC VOTERS I have already reported that because of recent moves, especially by the Clark County election...
The end of the beginning starts Monday. Candidates are not really candidates until they sign papers within the next two weeks of candidate filing.  But few surprises are left, although I’d guess someone we don’t expect to be on the ballot in 2014 will be. No, I don’t expect Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to declare he is returning to challenge Gov. Brian Sandoval. But something unforeseen, perhaps more than minor (hello, Sharron Angle!) usually occurs during the furious fortnight. I don’t...
The roster looks as if it has been gathered to play in a U.S. Senate race. Democratic Assemblywoman Lucy Flores, who announces her lieutenant governor candidacy later today, has put together a roster of talent that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid would be proud to have. And that's no coincidence since Reid believes Flores becoming lieutenant governor would prevent a second-term Gov. Brian Sandoval from leaving his job to challenge him in 2016. Sen. Cory Booker's campaign manager. A nationally...

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