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Maybe the Goodmans are secretly conjoined twins

Where does Mayor Oscar Goodman end and Mayor-elect Caryolyn Goodman begin? That's one of the questions this New York Times piece touches on:

But few people doubt that Mr. Goodman is delighted with this outcome, or that he will continue to be very much involved in the business of Las Vegas. The campaign behind her, Mrs. Goodman made no pretense of playing down how much she will rely on him as she embarks on her first job in government at an age when most people would retire around the pool out back, the one by the koi pond. “Oh my God, I’m thrilled to death,” she said when asked about Mr. Goodman’s sticking around. “Without question, he is the single most important resource for the future. The single most important.” When Mrs. Goodman was asked to discuss what cuts she might make to the budget, she deferred to her husband. “You might speak to that,” she said. (Answer: At this point, none.)

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As a longtime journalist in Southern Nevada, native Las Vegan Andrew Kiraly has served as a reporter covering topics as diverse as health, sports, politics, the gaming industry and conservation. He joined Desert Companion in 2010, where he has helped steward the magazine to become a vibrant monthly publication that has won numerous honors for its journalism, photography and design, including several Maggie Awards.