WHERE WILL THE WHEEL STOP?

NEVADA: Nothing But Musers And Poseurs? (The Hotline, 8/27/03)

Richard Ziser, ex-chair of the Coalition for the Protection of Marriage, has become the first GOPer to enter the fray following Rep. Jim Gibbons' (R-02) decision not to run against Sen. Harry Reid (D). Other possible GOPers who said they my run included Sec/State Dean Heller, Treas. Brian Krolicki, LG Lorraine Hunt and Realtor Jack Woodcock (AP, 8/27).

Ralston Report's Ralston writes on "all these trial balloons floating by musers and poseurs alike." Ralston takes a "quick look at" the GOP "constitutional officers, who get mentioned" as Reid challengers "just because they have run statewide."

AG Brian Sandoval "would never leave so soon after being elected to his first term. He has patience."

Heller "wanted Gibbons' congressional seat. The most viable. He is really looking at it. Has personal considerations -- four kids, including one just starting college -- in four schools. Very supportive spouse. Will decide within two months. Won't run to lose just to acquire more name recognition. Will see if party" in NV and DC "will support him."

The fundraising matters less than having a credible candidate so long as the congressional elections get nationalized, which the President seems intent on doing. Posted by Orrin Judd at August 27, 2003 12:58 PM