Tag Archives: Nevada

American Energy Independence via The 22nd Amernment

Posted on November 24, 2012 by The Political Hat

     A recent study is suggesting that the United States may become energy independent within a couple of decades.  This would be due, to a large degree, on improvements on drilling technology such as horizontal drilling and “fracking” of shale.  The … Continue reading →

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Even Without An Eligible Candidate on the Ballot, Democrats Still Win

Posted on November 20, 2012 by The Political Hat

     The Democrats in Nevada are succeeding in winning a state Assembly race, even though there was no legitimate Democrat on the ballot.      In the 9th Assembly district, Democrat Andrew Martin defeated Republican C. Kelly Hurst.  However, Martin had been ruled … Continue reading →

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Aftermath – Election Postmortom

Posted on November 7, 2012 by The Political Hat

     When I was making predictions as to I mentioned that I felt being a bit of a “Pollyanna.”  And was I ever!      At least I have the solace that I was not alone.  Most on the right were predicting a … Continue reading →

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2012 Election Predictions

Posted on November 5, 2012 by The Political Hat

     It’s prediction time!  My “official” prediction for the 2012 election are below.  I’ve typically not been a “Pollyanna” but I’m going to go out on a not-too-pessimistic prediction.      President.  Romney win with 296 EV, with Obama getting only 242.  Romney … Continue reading →

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The Worse the Education, The Greater the Funding

Posted on November 4, 2012 by The Political Hat

     On the ballot this election day in southern Nevada, is a measure by the Clark County School District, which is 5th largest in the nation, to hike property taxes to pay for a $669 Million bond that purports to save … Continue reading →

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Nevada Early Voting Ends

Posted on November 3, 2012 by The Political Hat

     Early voting has finished in Nevada.  With the exception of late arriving absentee ballots, all that is left are the votes on election day.      This is where we stand: After completion of Early Voting, the Democrats have a raw voter … Continue reading →

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Nevada Early Vote Update (One Day Left To Go)

Posted on November 2, 2012 by The Political Hat

     After the second to last day of early voting, the Democrats have a lead of 45K raw voters over Republicans; this shrinks to less than 40K when absentees that have been turned-in already are included.      After 13 days of early … Continue reading →

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Nevada Early Vote Update (12th day of 14)

Posted on November 1, 2012 by The Political Hat

     After the 12th day of early voting, the Democrats have a lead of 40K raw voter numbers over Republicans; this shrinks to less than 37K when absentees that have been turned-in already are included.      After ten day of early voting … Continue reading →

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Nevada Early Vote Update (10th Day of 14)

Posted on October 30, 2012 by The Political Hat

     After the 10th day of early voting, the Democrats have a lead of 34K raw votes, which was 2K less than the 36K it was the previous day.  Washoe county continues to trend towards being a wash (pun intended), so … Continue reading →

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Nevada Early Vote Update (9th Day of 14)

Posted on October 29, 2012 by The Political Hat

     After the 9th day of early voting, the Democrats have a lead of 36K raw votes. Washoe county is trending towards being a wash (pun intended), so only the strong GOP turnout amongst the rural counties will even partially blunt … Continue reading →

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