Thursday, August 1, 2013

MUTH'S TRUTHS 08/01/2013

LOWDEN EXPLORING LT. GUV RACE

Here’s the full press release announcing our friend Sue Lowden possibly becoming a major fly in the anointment effort of Mark Hutchison for lieutenant governor…

Former Nevada State Sen. Sue Lowden announced today that she will be filing paperwork this week with the Secretary of State to create an official campaign committee LLC as she considers running for the office of lieutenant governor in 2014.

“My experience both as an elected legislator and a private businesswoman means Nevadans would get someone who understands how government policies often hurt businesses and discourages job creation, as well as how to work within the legislative process in order to make necessary changes,” Lowden said. 

“Truthfully, I wouldn’t need much on-the-job training because I’ve already been on the job for many years.”

Lowden commended incumbent Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, who will be term-limited out of office next year, and added that she expects to continue pursuing many of the projects initiated under his leadership. 


“Brian has been a terrific lieutenant governor,” she said.  “I look forward to working with him as he transitions to the next challenge in his political and professional life.”

A strong fiscal conservative with extensive business experience in gaming, banking and real estate, Lowden is uniquely qualified in the area of economic development.  And as a former board member of Las Vegas Events, she has first-hand experience in bringing events to Nevada that will boost tourism, generate additional tax revenue without raising taxes, and create jobs for many Nevadans who are still unemployed and underemployed.

Lowden also announced that Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers, who has also been considering the lieutenant governor’s race, has agreed to serve on her campaign committee’s LLC board.

“Bob and I are good friends and have spoken at length about this race,” Lowden concluded.  “His decision is that if I run, he won’t.  I couldn’t ask for a stronger endorsement than that.”

“And as for those who think I might be afraid of taking on another tough primary race, let me assure you that I’m no chicken…pun intended.”

CITIZEN OUTREACH: IN THE NEWS

“Former state Sen. Sue Lowden as expected announced Wednesday that she will file the paperwork to create a campaign committee to explore running for lieutenant governor next year. … In a recent poll of registered Republicans commissioned by the conservative Citizen Outreach organization, Lowden had a substantial lead over both Beers and Hutchison.”

- Ed Vogel, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 7/31/13

“Lowden, with the backing of libertarian-leaning conservatives such as Chuck Muth of Citizen Outreach, will clearly try to contrast her positions with the more moderate Hutchison.”

– Steve Sebelius, SlashPolitics.com, 7/31/13

“As for Lowden, very clever: @citizenoutreach pals run poll showing her ahead, then she announces she might run. #choreography #transparency.”

- Tweet from liberal blogger and political activist Jon Ralston

“Lowden, in an ironic twist, now will play the role - IF she runs - of trying to defeat The Anointed One, state Sen. Mark Hutchison, who has been embraced by the governor, a senator and a congressman. She won't be able to raise much money, although she has personal wealth, and she does have the Citizen Outreach clowns on her side, which is worth something -- for Hutchison, that is.”

- Liberal blogger and political activist Jon Ralston
                
FIRST FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR!

The next First Friday Happy Hour is tomorrow night, August 2nd from 5-7 pm at Bahama Breeze in Las Vegas.  Come join us and help honor the recipients of this year’s Conservative of the Year awards…

  • 2013 Conservative of the Year: Geoff Lawrence
  • Courage Under Fire Award: Amanda Collins
  • Unsung Hero Award: Linda Barnett
  • Grassroots Organization of the Year: Nevada Firearms Coalition
  • Rathead in a Coke Bottle Award: Sen. “Moderate Mike” Roberson

And don’t forget, the first 100 people through the door get a free drink courtesy of John Burnett of Las Vegas Jewelry and Coin Buyers! 

FAMOUS LAST WORDS

“French jewel thief nabs $136M in loot in 60 seconds. To put that in perspective, that's nearly 20 minutes of government spending.” – Fred Thompson tweet

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