Important races and issues decided in November elections

Important races and issues decided in November elections

By Brandon Eastman Posted October 20, 2010

When it comes to the upcoming 2010 elections, there are a few races that have been followed very closely. The one that everyone is aware of is Democrat incumbent Harry Reid running for the Nevada Senate seat against Republican challenger Sharron Angle. As of right now, the Rasmussen Reports have Angle holding a slight advantage over Reid with 49% as compared to Reid’s 48%. (Rasmussen Reports)

As the elections draw nearer, the ad campaigns have become nastier and the ads are appearing more frequently. Two of the more severe accusations that Reid has made against Angle are, her wanting to “privatize the Veterans Administration” and her pro-life standing (even when it comes to teenage rape victims).

To these statements by Reid, Angle shot back her own extreme accusations. She said Reid voted for “giving tax breaks to illegal aliens” and that he approves of giving Viagra to sex offenders.

“The idea that anything can be presented in a meaningful way in 30 seconds is ridiculous,” said English teacher Jeff Setzer about the ad campaigns.

According to Angle, he is a “failed leader.”(The Christian Science Monitor)

Ron Beck.  /Courtesy •  Winnada
Ron Beck. /Courtesy • Winnada

“The Republicans sure would like to pick that seat up to gain control back of the Senate,” said History teacher Ron Beck.

For the elections that are taking place here in Winnemucca incumbent, Russel Smith is running against challengers, Michael Macdonald and Kevin Pasquale for District Attorney. For the Humboldt County Sheriff, Ed Kilgore is up for reelection against Andy Rorex.

“Living in a small town, I think we know a lot of the people personally, and just by knowing them I think that makes up a lot of people’s minds,” said Beck.

There are also two County Commissioner seats up for grabs as Dan Cassinelli is running against Herb Clarno for Seat C, and Jim French is running for Seat E against Chuck Giordano.

“The biggest issue is the garbage dump issue, and whether or not a County Commissioner can do much about it,” said Setzer.

Who is right for these jobs? It’s up to the citizens of Nevada to decide that on their own.

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