Monthly Archives: October 2014

Nevada Early Vote Update (Day 9 of 14)

Posted on October 27, 2014 by The Political Hat

     With the conclusion of the 9th day of early voting, the Republicans have yet again increased their lead by 12,200 out of 111,811 early voters, 2601 out of 24,569 absentee ballots returned, for a total of 14,801 out of 165,481 … Continue reading →

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A Time for Choosing

Posted on October 27, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Fifty years ago today, Ronald Reagan gave one of the most quintessential speeches of the modern conservative movement, his speech on behalf of Barry Goldwater, “A Time for Choosing.”      While some numerical particulars have changed over the past fifty years, … Continue reading →

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Nevada Early Vote Update 2014 (Day 8 of 14)

Posted on October 26, 2014 by The Political Hat

     With the 8th day of early voting completed, the Republicans were yet again abe to increase their lead in early voters. Statewide, Republicans lead by 11,456 out of 111,518 early votes cast, and 2583 votes out of 24484 early absentee … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (October 26th, 2014)

Posted on October 26, 2014 by The Political Hat

  News of the Week for October 26th, 2014 Tweet

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Nevada Early Vote Update 2014 (1st Week)

Posted on October 25, 2014 by The Political Hat

     It is time for the Democrats to hit the panic button. After the first week (of two) of early voting, the Republicans have increased their lead for the sixth straight day. Statewide, Republicans leady by 10,270 out of 109,773 early … Continue reading →

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Dear Belgium: “Health” Does Not Mean What You Think It Means

Posted on October 25, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Despite having multiple official languages, Belgium does not have a translation for the word “irony,” it would seem.  Presenting Belgium’s new “Minister for Social Affairs and Health“: Satire is Dead: Belgium's new Minister of Health #truestory pic.twitter.com/xKhQWGesyn — David Burge … Continue reading →

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Nevada Early Vote Update 2014 (6th Day of 14)

Posted on October 24, 2014 by The Political Hat

     After six days of early voting, the Republicans have increased their lead for the fifth consecutive day. Statewide, Republicans lead by 9269 out of 96,041 early voters, and 2291 out of 21,770 absentee ballots returned, for a total lead of … Continue reading →

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The So-Called Rape Culture

Posted on October 24, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Steven Crowder takes on the so-called “Rape Culture” and contrasts it with the evil that is actual rape. Tweet

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Nevada Early Vote Update 2014 (5th Day of 14)

Posted on October 23, 2014 by The Political Hat

     After five days of early voting, the Republicans’ statewide raw vote lead continues to increase, with their lead being 9705 out of 99,220 cast, including absentee ballots returned. The voter lead for Republicans of 10% is 15% above their statewide … Continue reading →

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Democrat Nevada Assembly Candidate Declared Ineligible. Will Probably Be Seated Anyway

Posted on October 23, 2014 by The Political Hat

     In 2012, a Democrat, Andrew Martin, who ran for the Assembly was ruled ineligible due to not living inside the district.  Due to the judge’s ruling occurring after early voting had begun, he remained on the ballot and won.  The … Continue reading →

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