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Nevada Democrats take steps to avoid repeat of ’16 issues
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/02/2020 - 2:00amLeaders in the state Democratic Party knew they had to make changes after the 2016 Nevada Democratic presidential caucuses. They admit the process was …
Klobuchar campaign featured at Carson City's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/30/2020 - 2:40pmFormer State Senator Ernie Adler will take the floor at Monday's Democratic luncheon as designated advocate for Amy Klobuchar's presidential campaign. This luncheon series is giving Democrats still undecided ahead of next month's precinct caucuses a chance to weigh the candidates' positions on a range of issues and ask probing questions on topics of special interest to Nevadans.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Jan. 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 7:03pmHeading into the last Monday of January 2020, we're looking at sunny skies and a warm-up, with highs in the low 50s. Activities around the capital city include a a luncheon highlighting the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren, a free Partnership Carson City Yoga class at the Carson City Community Center, art activities and showings, swing dance lessons at Carson Lanes and more. Read on for details.
Democrats, striving for smoothly run caucuses, focus on educating volunteers
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 2:00amAs the February 22 presidential caucuses on inch closer, the party is amassing a slew of volunteers — for staffing sites on caucus day, registering voters and making calls, among other things.
Elizabeth Warren campaign featured at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/22/2020 - 2:44pmNnedi Stephens, Regional Political Director of the Elizabeth Warren presidential campaign, will take the floor at Monday's Democratic luncheon. This luncheon series is giving Democrats still undecided ahead of next month's precinct caucuses a chance to weigh the candidates' positions on a range of issues and ask probing questions on topics of special interest to Nevadans.
Events around Carson City for MLK Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 7:01pmHeading into Monday and the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday we're looking at cloudy skies with a daytime high around 50 degrees. City, state and federal offices are closed as are schools. Friends of the Carson City Library's Browser's Book Store at 711 East Washington St., is open from noon to 5 p.m. Activities around the capital city include a canyon area cleanup hosted by Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space, a luncheon highlighting the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, swing dance lessons and more. Read on for details.
Carson City Democratic luncheon to feature Andrew Yang campaign rep
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 8:03pmThe Andrew Yang presidential campaign will take the spotlight at Monday's Democratic luncheon. With eleven campaigns still on the ground in Nevada, these luncheons are giving Democrats still undecided ahead of next month's precinct caucuses a chance to bring the candidates' positions on a range of issues into sharper focus.
Nevada Democrats announce 250 caucus locations
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 3:46pmThe Nevada Democratic Party today unveiled more than 250 sites statewide for its presidential caucuses Feb. 22 ...
Derek Morgan announces candidacy for Nevada Assembly District 40
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 6:34pmDerek Morgan, a lifelong independent who is caucusing with the Democrats, declares candidacy for Nevada Assembly District 40. Morgan, pledges to never blindly side with either party and refuses to take corporate donations. His platform focuses on education, healthcare, childcare and using technology to increase two-way communication between voters and representatives.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Jan. 13
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 7:05pmMoving forward to the first day of the work week, we're looking at sunny skies then blustery conditions Monday night and a slight chance of snow showers in the valleys into Tuesday morning. Activities around the capital city include the opening of the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum, the Winter Reading Challenge at the Carson City Library, a luncheon highlighting the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bennet, plus a free yoga class at the community center and more. Read on for details.
Michael Bennet advocate to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/09/2020 - 8:23pmThe Michael Bennet presidential campaign will be center stage at Monday's Democratic luncheon. With a record 13 candidates still vying for the nomination, these luncheons afford Democrats who remain undecided ahead of next month's precinct caucuses an opportunity to put hard questions to campaign representatives on a whole range of issues.
Carson City events for Monday, Jan. 6
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/05/2020 - 9:10pmHeading into Monday and moving forward to the first full week of 2020 we're looking at mostly sunny skies and a daytime high near 50. Activities lined include the Winter Reading Challenge at the Carson City Library, organizers of the Pete Buttigieg presidential campaign will give a presentation, art activities, plus a free yoga class at the Community Center and more. Read on for details.
Buttigieg campaign representatives to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 1:35pmThe Pete Buttigieg presidential campaign will be in the spotlight at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon. With so many candidates still in the race, these luncheons afford a valuable opportunity for Democrats still undecided ahead of next month's precinct caucuses to listen to presentations by campaign representatives and ask hard questions on specific issues.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 7:32pmThe countdown to Christmas is on as we head into the first day of the work week. Events around the capital city Monday include a free yoga class offered through Partnership Carson City, the first day kickoff of a Holiday Gift Making Camp at the Brewery Arts Center, a Carson River Trails Project open house hosted by Parks, Recreation and Open Space, a Carson City Democratic luncheon featuring a Bernie Sanders campaign presentation, West Coast swing dancing at Carson Lanes and more.
Sanders campaign presentation on tap at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 6:24amAt Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon, Jacob Allen will give a presentation on Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign, and will field questions from area Democrats still undecided ahead of February's precinct caucuses.
‘Helping Hands Angels’ challenges Carson City businesses to adopt local families for holidays
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 4:08pmOver 12 years ago, Denise DiMarzo recognized that the holidays aren’t always a joyous occasion for every family. While working as an office manager for a local elementary school in Carson City and speaking with children every day, DiMarzo realized that that many families struggled to get through the holidays.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/08/2019 - 7:58pmIn December, Mondays don't really seem like Monday. At least for those of us caught up in the holiday spirit of giving and kindness. What a weekend of community fellowship this was among Carson City locals and we're just getting started, counting down the days until Christmas.
Joe Biden's campaign in the spotlight at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 10:07pmFeatured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Alysia Peters, Northern Nevada Political Director for the Biden for President campaign. Following her presentation, she will field questions from Democrats still undecided ahead of February's precinct caucuses.
National Democrats approve early caucus voting for Nevada
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 7:53amThe Democratic National Committee has approved a plan by Nevada Democrats to offer the first-ever early voting option for presidential caucuses, a change stemming from ...
Events around Carson City for Monday, Nov. 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 7:10pmEnjoy any sunshine Monday as our first significant snow storm of the season is ahead this Thanksgiving holiday week. Activities and happenings on the first day of the work week, Nov. 25, 2019 include a free yoga class offered through Partnership Carson City, a discussion on the Julian Castro campaign hosted by the Carson City Democratic Men's Club, art events and more.
Julian Castro campaign featured at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 7:36amFeatured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon will be Benjamin Challinor, Nevada state director of Julián For The Future, Julián Castro's presidential campaign. A veteran of Hillary for America's Reno organizing efforts in 2016, Challinor was most recently Chief of Staff for Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, and before that served as campaign manager for State Senator Julia Ratti. Assisting him will be Julián For The Future Regional Organizing Director Megan Joy Macias.
Biden looks to Nevada to help burnish his standing as front-runner
Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 12:30amJoe Biden has targeted the Silver State, increasing his staffing here earlier this year as he and his campaign work to bring his message to Nevada Democrats and …
Las Vegan can’t vote, but 2020 Democrats want her support anyway
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/19/2019 - 11:47amOne of the most sought-after presidential endorsements in a key early voting state is from a woman who cannot vote. As Democrats jockey for support in Nevada ...
Reid: House Democrats have made a ‘pretty good case’ so far for impeachment
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/17/2019 - 2:00amFormer U.S. Sen. Harry Reid recently sat down with the Sun in his Bellagio offices to discuss a wide range of topics, including the impeachment proceedings against …
Bernie Sanders working to win moderates, Latinos in Nevada
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/14/2019 - 1:32pmBernie Sanders is courting voters in Nevada who might not be very politically engaged, as well as moderate Democrats and Latinos, the Vermont senator’s campaign said Thursday. Sanders’ senior ...
Fields begin taking shape in Nevada's 2020 congressional contests
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 2:00amHere's a quick look at the Republicans and/or Democrats who have …
Fields begin taking shape in Nevada's 2020 congressional contests
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 2:00amHere's a quick look at the Republicans and/or Democrats who have …
Poll: Biden leads Democrats in Nevada, neck and neck with Trump
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 10:37amNew polling shows former Vice President Joe Biden has maintained his lead among Democratic presidential candidates in Nevada and projects a tight race for ...
Poll: Biden leads Democrats in Nevada, neck and neck with Trump
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 10:37amNew polling shows former Vice President Joe Biden has maintained his lead among Democratic presidential candidates in Nevada and projects a tight race for ...
Reports show incumbent Nevada Democrats with large cash lead
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 4:16pmNew campaign fundraising reports show Republicans are gearing up to try to win back two congressional seats in Nevada, but they've got a long way to go to match the ...