Keeping the majority

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I am a democrat from Nevada and so is Harry Reid.
The most pressing question I have is why would Nevadans give up the most powerful position in the United States Senate? Right now we don’t need to convince the Senate to help our economy and we don’t need to convince the Senate Leaders to give Nevada a helping hand. All we need is Harry. No matter what you think of Harry Reid or what party you are from if you are a Nevadan then you will benefit from having Harry Reid as the Majority Leader in the Senate.

The biggest GOP guru in Nevada Sig Rogich (who was Ronald Reagan’s top advisor for both his successful Presidential races) knows all to well the importance of keeping Harry at the helm. Sig Rogich is one GOP power player who won't be helping Reid's opponent. Rogich, said Reid's position is good for the state and its major industries, such as gaming. "I am doubtful that anyone can provide as much to Nevada as Harry Reid," said Rogich.

You would think that we had learned our lesson when Nevadans voted out one of Nevada’s most senior Senators Howard Cannon. He served as a United States Senator from Nevada from 1959 until 1983 as a member of the Democratic Party. Cannon was narrowly defeated for reelection by Republican Chic Hecht, (Republican) a one term senator.

Being that Nevada is the leading state in foreclosures, it would be a bad time to do something that is rarely done. Senator Daschle's (Democrat) defeat marked the first time that a Senate party leader had lost a seat since 1952. It rarely happens because it is not the smartest thing in the world to do.

Thank god that Harry Reid is in for the long haul. Reid told the Las Vegas Review-Journal he wouldn't consider stepping aside. He is having a little problem in the polls. 52 percent had an unfavorable opinion of Reid, 33 percent had a favorable view and another 15 percent said they're neutral. (Mason-Dixon Polling & Research).

"I am absolutely running for re-election," said Reid, 70, in a statement. "These are difficult times for Nevada and as the majority leader of the Senate I have been able to take action to address those challenges. But I know there is more work to do to turn our state's economy around and create jobs and I am committed to seeing it through."