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Harry Reid's Latest Challenger

By W. James Antle, III on 10.1.09 @ 3:30PM

Former Nevada state Republican Party Chairwoman Sue Lowden has announced that she will run for the GOP nomination to take on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) next year. She is now arguably the biggest name in a race that also includes state Sen. Mark Amodei and businessman Danny Tarkania. Polling has consistently showed Reid vulnerable, but Rep. Dean Heller and former Rep. John Porter both took a pass on the race.

Lowden's only prior electoral experience was holding a state senate seat -- in a swing district -- for four years. She was defeated for re-election in 1996. But she has a professional campaign team and her entry into the race makes it more likely that Reid will face a serious challenger next fall.

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tonypal| 10.1.09 @ 5:44PM

I can't lay claim to having any particular insight into Nevada politics, but I have think that at this point there are many Nevadans who would vote for Peter Pan if he was Reid's opponent.

waynev| 10.1.09 @ 6:01PM

If I'm wrong, correct me please.

I've heard Sue's husband has or had a business connection with Reid. Therefore, It's possible that she may be simply a red herring in an attempt to help Reid. Reid has a lot of money to spread around and he and his cohorts think in theses terms.

Flel| 10.2.09 @ 12:25AM

The other opponent is Danny Tarkanian, son of UNLV coaching legend Jerry Tarkanian. I palyed against him as a youth in basketball and know he was an outstanding student athlete. He has name recognition in the state and Reid is clearly vulnerable.

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