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US Politics

The Kingmaker's Decree: How a Single Endorsement Continues to Nullify Democratic Choice in the GOP

Former President Donald Trump has issued his 'Complete and Total Endorsements' for Carrie Buck in Nevada's 1st Congressional District and Marty O'Donnell in the 3rd District, likely ending the Republican primaries there despite his declining poll numbers. This development is a stark and chilling reminder that the health of our republic is held hostage by a single, waning personality, prioritizing loyalty over the rule of law and the quality of candidates.

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The Fracture Within: Nevada's AD15 Primary and the Test of Progressive Allegiance

In Nevada's Assembly District 15, a Democratic primary fight is brewing between progressive incumbent Howard Watts and challenger Miguel Dávila, fueled by key labor unions backing Dávila due to disagreements over Watts's votes on automation and corporate subsidies. This intra-party clash, devoid of Republican competition, reveals a deeply concerning fracture within the Democratic coalition, where the fundamental allegiance to working people is being tested, and it threatens to undermine the very unity needed to defend democracy against external threats.

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The Power of the Periphery: Nevada's Lieutenant Governor Race and the Fight for a Functional Democracy

In Nevada's upcoming Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor, three women with diverse backgrounds are framing the historically symbolic role as a critical platform for addressing the state's tourism crisis, advocating for economic diversification, and reforming transportation and business policies. The fierce battle for a position of dormant power reveals a profound hunger for public servants who will aggressively wield every tool available to serve the people and revitalize the state's economy and civic life.