Lookback: 10 years of politics and government in Desert Companion

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Lookback: 10 years of politics and government in Desert Companion

From profiles to analysis, here are some highlight politics and government stories from the Desert Companion archives.

Collection of Stories:

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All things to all people

Open topic: What happens to the Reid machine?

Apr 23, 2015

As Nevada’s most powerful pol readies his departure, state Democrats work to keep his winning streak alive.

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Politics

So what if he loses?

Mar 27, 2015

Editor's note: This piece, which originally ran in the Feb/March 2010 issue of Desert Companion, speculates on what might happen if Reid had lost his re-election to Republican challenger Sharron Angle. With the announcement of Reid's retirement, some of Hugh Jackson's observations are just as relevant today as they were five years ago.

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Profile

I think he's talking about me

Feb 01, 2015

From shy local student to national face of immigration reform, Astrid Silva’s journey hasn’t always been a DREAM

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Feature

What about Bob?

Oct 01, 2013

How the accidental Republican became an infamous party firebrand, learned how to lose and joined the City Council to become ..

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Politics

'I have absolutely no regrets'

Jan 01, 2013

After losing her Senate bid, a reflective Shelley Berkley speaks her mind on dirty campaigns, a distinguished career in Congress — and her future in politics Shelley Berkley came within a percentage point of becoming Nevada’s junior senator, a fact that she has spent the past two months digesting. She was defeated by Sen.

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Feature

In the face of uncertainty

Jan 01, 2017

Spending time with Las Vegans who are likely to see their lives reshaped by the incoming administration, our writer finds that the dawn of the Trump era is creating new fears for some and revived opportunities for others.

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Appreciation