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Nevada: John Kerry

Wed, 08/27/2008 - 06:46

Today's convention schedule

By Politicker Staff

The third day of the Democratic National Convention will be called to order at 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday, with a theme of "Securing America's Future."

The day will begin with the nominating process for President, including nominating speeches for U.S. Sens. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.), followed by a roll call vote.

The headline speaker will be vice presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.).

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Wed, 06/11/2008 - 12:49

Reid piles on over McCain Iraq quote

By Joseph K. Cooper

LAS VEGAS-U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Searchlight) had harsh words for presumptive Republican nominee John McCain this morning following a comment made by McCain on NBC's "Today Show."

Asked by NBC's Matt Lauer if he had a better estimate for when troops could return from Iraq, McCain, a U.S. senator from Arizona, said: "No, but that's not too important."

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Fri, 01/18/2008 - 14:54

North Las Vegas Obama Canvas gets Kick-off from Kerry

By Joseph K. Cooper

North Las Vegas- With less than a day to go before the Nevada caucuses, 2004 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) was in North Las Vegas today pumping up campaign volunteers for Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) before they set out for a morning canvas.

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Wed, 01/16/2008 - 12:40

Kerry to campaign in NV for Obama

By James W. Pindell, Politicker.com Editor

HENDERSON -- If you need a sign that the Nevada Caucuses are becoming more important each moment consider the news that John Kerry will campaign on behalf of Barack Obama in Nevada.

Details have not been released for his two-day campaign swing on Thursday and Friday.

In the wide open Democratic presidential contest a Nevada victory could help propel the winner into front-runner status before South Carolina votes a week later.

Kerry, the 2004 Democratic presidential nominee, endorsed Obama last Friday in South Carolina.

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Mon, 01/14/2008 - 11:41

Kerry was for Edwards before he was against him

By Wally Edge

Sorry, but The Inside Edge can't resist going with this line about John Kerry's endorsement of Barack Obama for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination: "Kerry was for John Edwards before he was against him."

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Sun, 01/13/2008 - 15:31

After Saturday, the presidential candidates will absolutely return to Nevada

By Wally Edge

Nevada seems like the center of the political universe right now, as pundits from across the nation focus on the January 19 presidential caucuses. After next Saturday, there will surely be a lull in political activity here – but expect that to be only temporary. Competition later this year for Nevada’s five electoral votes will be intense.

In the last four presidential elections, no other states have had as many close races as Nevada:

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Mon, 11/12/2007 - 14:19

Retired General tours state for Obama

By Joseph K. Cooper

Retired four-star General Merill “Tony” McPeak will be making four campaign stops in Nevada today and two more tomorrow on behalf of Illinois Sen. Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. The events are billed as the “Commander in Chief” tours of Northern and Southern Nevada.

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