Lowden unveils Senate bid

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Republican Sue Lowden of Las Vegas says she'll officially join several other Republicans seeking the chance to challenge Reid who, as Senate majority leader, is the highest ranking politician in Nevada history.

During an interview Wednesday at the Nevada State Museum, Lowden criticized what she sees as wasteful government spending on everything from health insurance reform to the Yucca Mountain Project, the site picked for disposal of the nation's nuclear waste.

"I think there is a big fear here in Nevada, across the country, but clearly here in Nevada, of a big government takeover of our lives, of our businesses," Lowden said. "I think that is going to resonate in Nevada and I think throughout the country."

It won't be easy for Lowden, 57, to wrest power from Reid, U.S. Senator since 1986.

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