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Nevada
Rebranding America: New Flags for Every State
The folks over at NJI Media redesigned every state flag in America at UnitedWeBrand.us, for Flag Day tomorrow. They weighed the history of the state with each state’s current flag and came up with interesting ways to represent local flavor. We’re impressed. Here are a few of our favorites: Arkansas …
And here’s what Senator Reid Tweeted to Lady Gaga today
Please file this under headlines we’ve always wanted to write. Senator Reid & Lady Gaga.Twittering together. Only in America.
Voting Made Easy By Harry Reid
Lines are expected to be very long, so it’s no surprise that some Nevada polling places would try to expedite the voting process. [fishy] Some voters in Boulder City complained on Monday that their ballot had been cast before they went to the polls, raising questions about Clark County’s electronic …
VP Biden Shuts Down Airspace…Except For UFC
Biden taps out, let’s Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO take off while the rest of us mere mortals have to wait. Relevant portion at 4:15ish, although feel free to check out the most awkward man hug ever between Harry Reid and Dana White at 1:25.
Famously Quoteworthy: Ne-VAH-da
It’s only Monday, but this might be the lead of the week: You know the old adage: You say to-MATE-o, I say to-MAHT-O. You say Ne-VAH-da, I punch you in the face. Nevada state legislators get real fired up about how you pronounce their state’s name. [real fired up]
Better Than a Coin Flip
Harry Reid’s chances of getting re-elected according to VP Biden: “Yes. I give him a 55 percent chance or better.” h/t Mike Allen’s Playbook
The Top 10 Political Sex Scandals of the Last Decade
Sen. Ensign allegedly having an affair with a married staffer is interesting but in the grand scheme of politician sex scandals, let’s be honest, it’s pretty tame and barely cracks our top 10 list. Which brings us to…. (drum roll please …) The Top 10 Political Sex Scandals of the …
Slick Willy loses his cool on camera
In a rare display of frustration, Bill Clinton became visibly combative with a reporter Wednesday after being questioned about a lawsuit in Nevada that is seeking to ban caucus meetings in nine casinos on the Las Vegas strip.