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Battle for the West: Early Voting Kicks Off in Nevada

October 20, 2008 – 12:30 pm

Obama supporters rally on the first day of early voting in Nevada
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — In the shadow of a statue honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., members of the majority African-American West Las Vegas community staged a march to the polls and rally Saturday morning, the first day of early voting in the state.
“I think [...]

By rjrivera | Posted in The Western Edge | Also tagged Barack Obama, Battle for the West, Clark County, early voting, John McCain, Nevada, Republican | Comments

Battle for the West: Rural Nevada Dems Come Out of Hiding

October 16, 2008 – 11:39 am

Obama supporters gather in Elko, Nev., to watch the final debate
ELKO, Nev. — When Mable Kite decided to get involved in a political campaign for the first time in her life, she jumped right into the deep end. She organized her local caucus, served as an Obama precinct captain, provided room and board for out [...]

By rjrivera | Posted in The Western Edge | Also tagged Barck Obama, Battle for the West, Elko, John McCain, Nevada, Presidential Debates, Republican, rural voters, swing states | Comments

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