Online registration for the Nevada State Democratic Convention opens soon - check back for details

Posted in Blog | 05/15/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party Online Pre-Registration will open soon for the Nevada State Democratic Convention – scheduled for June 25th and 26th at the Flamingo Las Vegas. Online Pre-registration will be available for convention delegates, alternates, and guests.  Tickets will also be available online for the Welcome Reception on Friday evening, June 25th.  Please check back soon for a link to online pre-registration. On-site Convention Registration will open Friday, June 25th at 3:00 PM, followed by a special Welcome Reception at 6:30 PM. The…

NV Dems mark one month of Bartergate, announcing video contest winner

Posted in Blog | 05/06/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party It's been one month after GOP Senate candidate Sue Lowden suggested that Nevadans should barter with their doctors for health care as an alternative to the meaningful health insurance reform passed by Sen. Harry Reid, and she's still on the defensive. First came the jokes on late night comedy shows. Then the criticisms of Lowden’s “plan” to trade chickens and goats for health care from Nevada and national media outlets. And then even local and national Republicans – including one-time…

Vote on your favorite Chickens for Checkups video now!

Posted in Blog | 05/05/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party By now you've probably heard about GOP Senate candidate Sue Lowden's health care plan for Nevadans: bring your doctor a chicken or offer to paint his house. It's the revolutionary Chickens for Checkups plan, which has made Lowden a laughingstock across the nation. Even The Colbert Report took a shot at Lowden last night with a hilarious segment. "Remember what your mother always said: In case you go to the hospital, always wear clean underwear and carry plenty of farm…

Contest: Make your own Chickens for Checkups video!

Posted in Blog | 04/27/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party By now you've probably heard about GOP Senate candidate Sue Lowden's health care plan for Nevadans: bring your doctor a chicken or offer to paint his house. It's the revolutionary Chickens for Checkups plan, which has made Lowden a laughingstock across the nation. Even The Colbert Report took a shot at Lowden last night with a hilarious segment. "Remember what your mother always said: In case you go to the hospital, always wear clean underwear and carry plenty of farm…

NSDP hiring experienced, top quality regional field directors

Posted in Blog | 04/26/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party The Nevada Democratic Party is hiring experienced, top quality regional field directors for the coordinated campaign of nationally targeted races including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a top gubernatorial pick-up opportunity, and one of the most competitive Congressional races. Duties include but are not limited to: - Executing the statewide strategy within your region - Daily management of a team of 10 -15 organizers - Meeting voter contact and persuasion goals within your region - Overseeing timely and accurate reporting…

NSDP hiring top quality field organizers

Posted in Blog | 04/26/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party The Nevada Democratic Party is hiring top quality field organizers for the coordinated campaign of nationally targeted races including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a top gubernatorial pick-up opportunity, and one of the most competitive Congressional races. Duties include but are not limited to: - Building precinct organizations - Building and managing volunteer canvasses and call centers - Reaching volunteer and precinct captain recruitment goals - Planning and managing surrogate events - Reaching supporter identification goals - Persuading voters to…

Read more about Rory Reid’s EDGE plan for education

Posted in Blog | 03/26/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party Rory's EDGE plan - Economic Development through Great Education - is an entirely new approach. It finally gives freedom and responsibility to schools, provides choice for parents, holds teachers accountable and gets politicians out of the classroom. Watch the video below to learn more about the EDGE plan. Click here to read the EDGE plan.

Historic step toward health insurance reform

Posted in Blog | 03/22/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party In March, Pres. Barack Obama signed landmark health insurance reform legislation into law. By his side was Sen. Harry Reid, who shepherded the legislation through the Senate. Passage of this crucial legislation also wouldn't have been possible without the votes of Congresswomen Dina Titus and Shelley Berkley. “More than a half million Nevadans are now a step closer to quality, affordable health care,” Reid said in a release Monday.  “Tens of thousands of Nevada small businesses are a step closer…

Rory Reid to host education town halls in Las Vegas and Sun Valley

Posted in Blog | 03/19/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party Gubernatorial candidate Rory Reid will host an education town hall meeting this Monday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Walter Bracken Elementary School, 1200 N. 27th Street, Las Vegas.   Rory will lead a panel discussion about the importance of transforming Nevada’s education system to building a 21st Century economy.  Joining Rory on the panel will be Guy Hobbs, a leading Nevada economist; Jeff Horn, principal of Green Valley High School; and Lisa Plyman, parent volunteer coordinator at Bracken Elementary.…

One step closer to real health insurance reform

Posted in Blog | 03/19/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party This week we are closer than ever to seeing real health insurance reform become a reality, thanks to the leadership of Sen. Harry Reid and Congresswomen Dina Titus and Shelley Berkley. This bill will reduce the deficit by more than $100 billion in the next 10 years by eliminating waste, fraud and abuse, and ending overpayments, and will ensuring 95% of Americans have health insurance, expanding coverage to 32 million more Americans. The House is poised to pass the legislation…