Sharron Angle: I Can’t Stop
Sharron Angle is by no means done with politics. So she said to a crowd of 70 conservative grassroots activists during a surprise visit to a Republican town hall meeting Wednesday evening in Las Vegas.
“I have a lot of options,” said Angle. “I am looking at these options. I can’t stop.”
When the crowd welcomed her with a standing ovation and loud cheers, Angle’s eyes filled with tears. She expressed her gratitude to the small group in a voice filled with emotion.
“Thank you so much,” said Angle quietly. “That means so much to me.”
Angle talked very little about the 2010 elections in her remarks, instead focusing on the upcoming legislative sessions both in D.C. and Carson City. She reiterated that repeal of health care reform bill and extension of tax cuts should be top national priorities.
She also specifically addressed taxes as well as redistricting in Nevada, talking about strategies for avoiding excessive gerrymandering.
“We need to have square districts,” said Angle, referring to the strategic spoking of districts into urban areas which tends to benefit Democrats and impede the efforts of rural, conservative state legislators to get elected.
When asked if she may consider running for Rep. Dean Heller’s NV-2 seat should the congressman opt to challenge John Ensign — either in the primaries or in the case of an Ensign indictment and/or resignation — Angle would neither confirm nor deny her future ambitions.
Whatever her next run at elected office may be, Angle made it clear during conversations with attendees and event organizers that she will continue to work to help Republicans around the state in the months to come. She offered advice on citizen lobbying, grassroots organizing and party precinct leadership, saying she would gladly provide training and help as needed.
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