Political Update – October 9, 2018
Laxalt Could Be One of The Greats
Dick Gammick
On Nov. 1, 2017, I had the honor of being present at the Peterbilt truck dealership in Sparks when Attorney General Adam Laxalt announced his candidacy for Nevada governor. After welcoming remarks, Adam told the assembled crowd, including the media, about his successful battle with alcoholism during his teen years and how he has been alcohol-free since he was 18. He definitely earned my respect for his honesty. Most people would not start a campaign that way. Now, the media and his opponents are making an issue of his conduct in his teen years. It doesn't appear that he was ever convicted of anything. And he's never shied away from telling people about his recovery. In fact, in the article ("Records: Laxalt arrested as a teen," Sept. 30), he talked about his alcoholism as a teenager. Let's take a look at what he has accomplished since then.
Quote of the week
Quote: “He definitely earned my respect for his honesty. Most people would not start a campaign that way. Now, the media and his opponents are making an issue of his conduct in his teen years. It doesn't appear that he was ever convicted of anything. And he's never shied away from telling people about his recovery." Dick Gammick Reno Gazette Journal October 4, 2018
What Does Sisolak Stand For? He Won't Say
By Victor Joecks Las Vegas Review Journal Election Day is a month away, and Steve Sisolak has offered almost no specifics about the policies he’d pursue if elected. Sisolak would be the first Democratic governor in 20 years. Democrats are all but certain to control both houses of the Legislature. If Sisolak were elected, it would give the party unified control of state government for the first time in decades. Democrats would have the power to reshape Nevada on a host of issues, including gun control, education and labor. Rather than sell a vision, Sisolak has played the policy equivalent of prevent defense — say as little as possible about what he believes. The “plan” section on his website lists only three issues: the economy, education and health care. Calling it a plan is generous. It’s a list of generic talking points. For instance, he wants to “attract new, diverse industries to Nevada, such as clean energy, technology, manufacturing and medical research.”
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