Whoever wins Saturday’s Nev. caucus, Sen. Harry Reid could take the jackpot

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Whoever wins Saturday’s Nev. caucus, Sen. Harry Reid could take the jackpot
By Alexander Bolton
Posted: 01/18/08 12:01 AM



No matter who ends up winning Saturday’s Nevada caucus, among the first contests of the Democratic presidential primary, the big winner may end up being Harry Reid (D-Nev.).

The Senate Majority Leader faces re-election in 2010 and is expected to be among the top Democrats targeted by Republicans and could be vulnerable if he fails to raise his approval ratings.

By scheduling the state’s contest to pick its choice for the Democratic presidential nominee early, Reid has scored a major coup in boosting his own chances – a move that will likely register tens of thousands of new Democratic voters just in time for the start of his campaign.

Recent surveys have shown Reid’s approval rating in Nevada hovering between 32 percent and 41 percent. Many independents and moderate Republicans have expressed concerns over his strong partisan style in Washington, according to state political experts.

Facing those challenges, Reid has parlayed his position not only to benefit the Nevada Democratic Party, but his own reelection chances.

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[dkf]

1. Reid's strong partisan style? You've got to be kidding me!

[cloudythescribbler]

2. Reid's strong partisanship is like the spicy in KFC's "spicy" fried chicken