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Terhune and Hoover Campaign Signs Tagged for Illegal Posting

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 31 May 2016 15:30:00 +0000

AD-25 candidate Jennifer Terhune and fellow Republican Eugene Hoover, SD-15, saw some of their campaign signs on McCarran sporting a new look this past weekend -- tags for illegal placement on city property.

Conservative Solutions PAC is Literally Flooding Nevada Mailboxes for Marco Rubio

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 04:02:00 +0000

We received five, yes five, Conservative Solutions PAC mailers for Marco Rubio on Saturday alone!

You have your "Don't Trust Ted," the classic Obamacare rant, "Hillary is afraid of Marco," "Marco loves the Military" and "Marco believes in the American Dream."

Apparently Marco doesn't believe in saving trees.

Another Day's Mailbox of Political Mailers

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 06:34:00 +0000

Dean Heller for Jeb Bush. Generals for Jeb! Ted Cruz PAC ripping Marco Rubio. And a Cruz is a Canadian piece. All for Hump Day.

Cruz vs. Cruz Mailer

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 19:45:00 +0000

Love the smarmy shades pic they used. Of course, finding pictures of Ted Cruz looking smarmy is like shooting fish in a barrel.

From Conservative Solutions PAC.

Right to Rise Pushes Bush's NRA Standing Against Rubio and Kasich(?)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 19:40:00 +0000

Forgot this mailer hit late last week.

Another in the seemingly unending squandering of millions from pro-Jeb! PAC Right to Rise. Maybe they should rethink their spending seeing how the latest CNN poll has Jeb Push pulling the same 1% Jim Gilmore(!) had in October. Oh well.

This mailer seems odd in that it shows Marco Rubio with a not-bad "B+" and goes after John Kasich. No mention of the top two.

Bush's Right to Rise PAC Continues Vendetta Against Rubio

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 16:30:00 +0000

I have to wonder sometimes if the great "Let's Attack Rubio at All Costs, While Ignoring Trump" strategy will go down as one of the biggest blunders in political campaign history. But maybe at this point, Right to Rise USA has already spent so much money ripping Marco Rubio they just can't quit.

This slick mailer does a pretty good job of continuing that trend.

Jeb! Turns to W for Nevada Help

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Not sure if this is the most popular approach for the Jeb Bush campaign. Quite frankly, I think his dad would be a better endorsement than his brother. But that is what Nevadans will be finding in their mailboxes this week.

Couple this with a letter from Barbara Bush and a call from former Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki and it's clear Jeb! is pulling out all establishment stops in a last-ditch effort to stem the rising tide of defeat.

Conservative Solutions Goes After Cruz

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 06:32:00 +0000

Funny how almost all the political mailers are attacking everyone but the front-runner. Almost like a free pass for Donald Trump.

Today saw an attack on Ted Cruz by the Conservative Solutions PAC. Not an especially powerful one, but an attack nonetheless.

Jeb! Turns to Mom for Help in Nevada

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 06:08:00 +0000

You know a candidate is getting desperate when he enlists his famous mom to drum up support.

And that appears to be right where Jeb Bush's campaign is mired. Received this note from Barbara Bush, enclosed in an an envelope addressed in the same faux handwritten style, today in Nevada.

Trump Sends Christmas Cards to Nevada Voters

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 06:20:00 +0000

I guess Donald Trump is spending a little money after all.

This Christmas card arrived a little late and wet, like it had been dropped in a puddle (I guess the USPS isn't a fan of Trump).

Except for some early pro-Rubio postcards, the mailbox has been surprisingly light this election season. Can't say the same for the phone unfortunately.

"86 OBAMA" Plates Must Have Sneaked by Nevada DMV Censors

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Granted this photo is horrible, so you will have to trust me on this. Somebody from Nevada is driving a late-model Subaru wagon (wait, aren't those drivers usually liberal?) sporting 86OBAMA personalized plates.

Quite frankly, I thought the DMV rule of disallowing plates which contain "a defamatory reference to a person or group" would have deep-sixed this one. Oh well, I guess he has two more years of usage before he'll need to change. Maybe he'll pick up one of these available plates.

Reno Driver's Bumper Stickers Call President Obama "Douchebag" and "Commie Sh*tbag"

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 23:45:00 +0000

Since when have we slid from "NoBama" and "How do you like your Change now?" bumper stickers to "Douchebag" and, yes, "Commie Shitbag" for political expression?

I saw this neanderthal in Reno today. Oh and I had a couple kids in the car for good measure. Another classy example of political discourse as it stands today. I would like to think even the NRA would want their sticker removed from this moron's Chevy.

Palin's Grammatical Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 18:06:00 +0000

This was in the spam folder and I had to laugh.

Who else would have a botched header like "Combat Veteran Surges in Key Senate Races," but the intrepid (and, apparently, still around) Sarah Palin.

For the record it is just one veteran, Rob Maness, and one race, Louisiana's U.S. Senate battle with incumbent Mary Landrieu.

"Liberal Las Vegas Special Interests" are Influencing Reno Mayor's Race

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:00:00 +0000

It's funny, on the local level here in Washoe County, it seems like the only negative campaigning going on is, oddly enough, the Chuck Weller vs. Caren Cafferata-Jenkins judicial battle (!) and an attack ad on sheriff candidate Chuck Allen. You would think the big Reno mayoral contest, with all the money raised, would be flinging the mud. But it hasn't. Until yesterday.

Ray Pezonella sent out this mailer attacking "Liberal Las Vegas Interests" and their wanting "to control the next mayor ... and they are backing Hillary Schieve."

But as far as hit pieces go, it is pretty mundane. For one thing, Pezonella's handlers forgot the number one rule for attack pieces -- use the most unflattering photo of your opponent as possible. Instead, they use a nicely airbrushed pic of Schieve.

But that isn't the most egregious error. They also run a photo of Harry Reid that just might be the happiest picture Nevadans have ever seen of our Senator. Even Reid's own campaign pics are somewhat on the dour side. Quite frankly, I have to wonder how far they had to search to find this one. Very strange.

Uber takes it to Nevada's Governor and Attorney General

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 05:38:00 +0000

I tried Uber for the first time in Washington DC and loved it. It was quick, clean, inexpensive and just plain efficient. So I was happy to see them enter the Reno and Vegas markets. Of course, it only lasted a few hours thanks to the taxi lobby.

Anyway, Uber is up for the fight and sent out the following letter with petition for Governor Sandoval and Attorney General Masto. The petition is closing in on 13K in just the first couple hours.

Here's their email:

THE SITUATION

Nevadans have been demanding better, more innovative ways to move around their cities for years.

Frustrated by deteriorating transportation services and skyrocketing costs, their calls have grown louder and louder -- and almost-impossible to ignore.

On October 24, Uber answered their call and launched uberX in Reno and Las Vegas. But on that very same day, Nevada state regulators attempted to shut Uber down and deny Nevadans’ access to the safe, reliable transportation options already available to people in over 220 cities across the globe.

These regulators have deep ties to the Big Taxi Cartel. Instead of standing up for Nevadans, regulators are standing on the side of special interests. This, despite the fact that countless Nevadans have downloaded the app and hundreds of drivers are ready to partner with Uber and start their own small business.

It doesn't have to be this way, Nevada. This is a fight we can win, and we can start by telling Governor Brian Sandoval and Attorney General Masto that they have a choice between innovation and the status quo.

Sign the petition and tell Governor Sandoval and Attorney General Masto to stand with us by saying #NVneedsUber

Here's the letter to officials they want you to send:

Dear [Recipient's title] [Recipient's name],

As a Nevadan, I am writing to urge you to stand with the people of Nevada in support of Uber and the choice and opportunity it provides.

Nevadans desperately want and need better, more innovative ways to move around their communities -- Uber can help meet that need, as it is currently doing in more than 220 cities and 45 countries around the world.

Regulators shouldn’t stand in the way of consumer choice and economic opportunity simply to enrich a deeply-entrenched taxi industry. Millions of riders have voted for Uber with their pocketbooks and hundreds of thousands of drivers are earning more than they ever could in a taxi by partnering with Uber.

Voters like myself consider this a critical issue and I hope that you will work with Uber to find a permanent home for ridesharing in Nevada.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

[Your first name] [Your last name] from zip code [Zip Code]

#NVneedsUber

Presidential Polling in Nevada Seems Like Tea Party Dream

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:26:00 +0000

I think it was Conservative Solutions Project Inc. (or is it Ink?) that has been calling us lately with a lineup of 2016 presidential contenders from the GOP. Although, quite frankly, it looks more like a wish list for the Tea Party.

The choices were Ted Cruz, Bobby Jindal, Rick Perry, Marco Rubio, Rand Paul and Scott Walker. Oddly, Chris Christie and Mitt Romney were not an option.

There were also the usual questions on the economy, immigration and gay marriage. But, interestingly, net neutrality and government surveillance made the list along with foreign affairs. These latter three questions seem tailor made for Paul supporters.

I'll be curious to see if any results will be released or if this was something internal for fundraising. The funny thing is, I can't seem to find much about "Conservative Solutions Project Inc.," but I swear it was this group outside the Reno DMV this summer collecting signatures to "Stop Obamacare."

Quite Possibly the Best Personalized License Plate Ever

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 20:05:00 +0000

It seems like so many personalized license plates need an accompanying Rosetta Stone to decipher what the owner is trying to say. But this guy from Louisiana leaves no doubt as to his message.

Besides the "I Met JFK" plate, the owner is also sporting a vintage political bumper sticker to drive home the point.

Oh, and if any Nevadan qualifies, the NV version is available.

Obama Fundraising Letter During Crises Seems Unwise

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 23:59:00 +0000

I know the following letter was generated by the Democratic Party, but in light of all the unrest in Ferguson, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, etc., and the heat President Obama is taking for his vacation, is it really wise to send out fundraising appeals in the name of the President?

Friend --

Nothing has ever been more important than fighting for folks like you. You are my priority.

And right now, a focus of that fight has to be getting people who really care about making things better for you elected. The upcoming elections could determine whether or not we have a Congress who will work with me to help you.

That's why it's so important I spend some time helping Democrats campaign and win. I can only tackle the issues that matter to you with some help. Will you help me out?

We've got fewer than 80 days left until the election, and I know I can count on you to vote for our guys -- but I need you to take the next step and make an investment that will help us win in November.

The bottom line is this: We can make so much progress if we work together as a team -- you, me, and Congress. Chip in $3 or whatever you can to help make that a reality:

Thanks for everything,

Barack Obama

P.S. -- If you donate before midnight, you'll be automatically entered into a contest to meet me at a barbecue Labor Day weekend. I need to hear from you about the issues we need to tackle so we can back the right candidates this fall. So enter and let's talk about it.

I would think even the staunchest of Democrats would find this poorly timed. Is begging for three bucks and shilling for a BBQ sweepstakes really worth looking like an oblivious fool?

UCLA Pipe Burst is a "False Flag" According to Conspiracy Crazies

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 18:53:00 +0000

Even a story as simple as wondering who will pay for the water damage to UCLA buildings and student cars brings out the crazies in the comments forum. But, perhaps, the craziest is this loon on a Yahoo AP article who claims the pipe burst was just another "'mini' or 'micro' false flag" meant to divert attention from the "nuclear fallout situation" at various facilities around the world.

Now I know why I quit bothering with most sites' comment sections -- they are the sewer of the internet.

Harry Reid's Franking Postcard Touts Nevada Jobs

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 02:25:00 +0000

Seems a little odd to be receiving a franking postcard from U.S. Senator Harry Reid here in 2014, but I guess with NV Governor Brian Sandoval about to dominate this year's election news cycle it is never too early to prepare for 2016 (if, indeed, Reid chooses to run again).

Anyway, the postcard touts his hand in Interstate 11, drone development site and the ever-popular "clean energy." As with almost all these "official business" mailers sent out at taxpayer expense, it is essentially a campaign plug. God knows incumbents have enough in their campaign coffers to send this fluff out on their own. Given the never-ending budget deficits, this should be a no-brainer to cut. But, of course, it never will.

I Don't Think Randy Kirner Checked His Thesaurus for This Mailer

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 16 May 2014 03:02:00 +0000

Kirner Immerging

It still seems odd when Nevada Republicans continue to fight the Obamacare battle when it has already been lost. Plus, I always found the arguments a little hollow given that few if any GOP candidates ever offered up a realistic plan of their own to get the uninsured covered.

Anyway, Assemblyman (AD-26) Randy Kirner devoted an entire mailer to his stance on Obamacare. And, while it was refreshingly light on the pointless flame-throwing that most seem to utilize, it did contain the following curious line:

In addition, adequate mental health care is immerging as an issue that will come before the legislature.

I'm pretty sure he met "emerging," as opposed to making it disappear. But, then again, addressing that issue will take money, so maybe it wasn't a typo.

His primary opponents are Robb Archie and Lisa Krasner. There are no Democrats, Libertarians or Independent Americans (Sally Zamora withdrew) running.

Sparks City Council Candidate Debut a Sloppy One

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 19:24:00 +0000

If you are going to tout education and your years of Nevada residency as the primary reasons for running for office, you should, at the very least, have a working grasp of basic grammar. For starters, a candidate going down this route should probably settle on just one version of the word "lifelong" (not three!) in their various press releases.

But sloppiness seems to haunt Sparks City Council candidate Charlene Bybee. Even her same biographical passage features differing errors, which makes me think that even when the candidate spied the initial mistake they were unable to correct it properly.

Here is a Nov 8 press release on her website:

"Bybee has volunteered thousands of hours in the community; from serving as PTA president at hers sons’ schools, to being on the Sparks 2040 Master Plan Steering Committee and the City of Sparks Charter Committee."

Now here is the same passage in her March 3 email officially launching her campaign:

She has volunteered thousands of hours to community, including serving at PTA president at her sons’ schools and being on the Sparks 2040 Master Plan Steering Committee.

While she managed to fix "hers," she apparently doubled-down by botching two other words.

The thing of it is, I'm not sure if it is incompetence or just incredible laziness. I mean, this general release has been sitting around for four months, so it's not like you can claim it was rushed. Either you don't really have a firm grasp of basic English or, if someone else crafted it, you don't bother with looking at details -- neither a good quality for someone wanting to run a city.

Which brings me back to the whole "lifelong" (or "life-long" and "life long." take your pick) Sparks resident bit. I know saying you have spent your whole life in one place seems to be a trump card for politicians, implying that by virtue of them being a resident longer makes them the more knowledgeable candidate. And while that may be true if your opponent is a carpetbagger, knowing only one thing or town can be very limiting. There is something to be said for experiencing different cultures and locales.

Let's face it, sometimes it can be hard to think outside the box if all you have ever known is the box.

Washoe County Commissioner Candidate Unclear On Actual Election Date

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 00:54:00 +0000

You would think knowing when your actual primary election was being held would be kind of a first-day-in-class Politics 101 fact. But a certain Washoe County Commissioner candidate must have skipped that lesson.

For a candidate who calls himself "precise, analytical and organized," it seems awful sloppy of GOP District 2 candidate Ty Whitaker to put the above on his campaign site's homepage.

It's fixed now. But, let's face it, if you are touting your experience at your wife's advertising agency, which refers to itself as a "digital engagement firm," this doesn't exactly reflect well on your attention to detail. Actually, it doesn't reflect too well on the ad agency either.

Anyway, the Washoe County Commissioner D-2 race should be interesting as we have already heard of polling that wasn't just about who one would support. More like what trait would turn a voter off.

RGJ Upgrades World's Worst Newspaper Job

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Earlier this year the Reno Gazette Journal advertised, on Craigslist no less, for the worst-paying job imaginable for the newspaper industry. The hours, benefits (none), days off (literally zero) and pay were an embarrassment. In fact, this kind of set-up would make for a nice investigative piece for the media. Well, except for the fact Gannett was the one shafting its workers (errr ... independent contractors).

Anyways, whatever poor soul (and I mean that in every sense of the word) took up the RGJ's offer to drive newspapers to Susanville in the dead of night, every day of the year and pay for all their own gas and auto expenses for the princely sum of $1500 a month, has apparently quit. Now, in order to sucker someone else into the position, Gannett has upped the pay to "approximately $750 a week." Same conditions and huge gas and repair bills still apply.

Craigslist ad:

Reno Gazette Journal is looking for a reliable individual that is available overnight (12:00am-5:00am) to do our newspaper haul from Reno to Susanville. This is 7 days a week in all weather conditions and includes some home deliveries. A car can be used Monday-Saturday but a small SUV or truck is needed for Sunday. This is a contracted route so you will not be an employee of the company. Pay is approximately $750 per week; expenses are not included. Please reply to this add with an e mail address, phone number and something about yourself why you would be good for this contract.

Assemblyman Jim Wheeler Polling for Ben Kieckhefer's State Senate Seat

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 14:30:00 +0000

I think I was just recently telling someone how I actually missed receiving political polls as it seems all the robocalls I'm getting lately is the "Hi, this John" Medical Alert recordings or those Chinese boiler rooms where they somehow know your "Windows computer" has a virus only they can fix. So it was somewhat of a relief to hear a recording which wasn't trying to sell you something.

In this case it was it was about name recognition and favorability for Gov. Brian Sandoval, Assemblyman Jim Wheeler and State Senator Ben Kieckhefer. Considering it was paid for by "Wheeler for Nevada," it is probably safe to say the conservative Wheeler is officially testing the waters for a GOP primary challenge to the moderate Kieckhefer.