Tag Archives: Nevada

Leftist Approach To Government, In A Nutshell

Posted on January 5, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Nevada Assemblyman William Horne made a typically inane statement about how Republicans should join in the “solutions” that the increasingly Progressive/socialist Nevada Democrats proffer, or if not then just shut up.  But Assemblyman Horne’s choice of metaphor belies the something … Continue reading →

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The Incredible Lightness of Being… State Treasurer

Posted on January 4, 2013 by The Political Hat

     With the biennial Nevada legislature kicking off for their 120-day limited threatening of life, liberty, and property, the idiocy of politicians steps out even more front and center than usual.      Sadly, with an early lead out of the starting-gate, Nevada … Continue reading →

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Law-Breaking Democrat Wins Election He WASN’T Eligible For

Posted on December 19, 2012 by The Political Hat

     The Democrats in Nevada have succeeded in picking up a seat in the state Assembly, despite not having a candidate legally on the ballot.  A judges ruling that the Democrat, Andrew Martin, did not actually live in the district he … Continue reading →

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News of the Week for Dec. 16th, 2012

Posted on December 16, 2012 by The Political Hat

News of the Week for Dec. 16th, 2012 Right to Work Hide the Decline Obamacare War & Terror National News Economy & Taxes International News Opinion

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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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