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“Goodbye New Hampshire, Hello Nevada?”: NV Dems Bids to Host First in the Nation Presidential Nominating Contest 

This is a press release dated January 21, 2026

As the DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee prepares to set the 2028 presidential nominating calendar, the Nevada State Democratic Party submitted a proposal to be included in the early presidential primary nominating calendar and earn the first spot. We know that winning back the White House means elevating a union-strong, diverse, highly competitive battleground state.

NV Dems’ proposal has garnered support from prominent leaders and organizations including Nevada’s federal delegation, Culinary Union 226, Nevada State AFL-CIO, and Somos Votantes. 

See coverage below:

Washington Post: Goodbye New Hampshire, hello Nevada? Democrats fight over who goes first in 2028“We are microcosm of who America is and when you look at the demographics and the groups that we have to win back — that is Nevada,” the state’s party chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno said in an interview at a Las Vegas coffee shop this week, arguing that Nevada is best suited to launch a national conversation about rising costs, the housing crisis and how to engage voters who feel like the political system has failed them. “It’s time for us to put our big boy pants on and do something different.

”New York Times: These Are the 12 States Vying to Kick Off Democrats’ 2028 ContestDemocrats in Nevada made a case that their state would be the best proving ground for a tough general election because it would force presidential primary candidates to appeal to Latino voters. “We cannot afford to have overwhelmingly college-educated, white, or less competitive states kick off the process of selecting our party’s nominee,” they wrote.

ABC News: Which states will host 1st Democratic primaries? DNC will decide amid momentum, diversity debatesNevada’s Democratic Party also confirmed it’s submitting a bid to go early, arguing that galvanizing the state’s minority and working-class populations is critical for the Democrats.  In a draft of their application, the state party wrote, “The Democratic Party is facing a critical moment where we must be strategic in our efforts to earn back Latino support, craft an economic message that resonates across the country, begin the work to reach working-class voters, and turn out diverse communities. We cannot afford to have overwhelmingly college-educated, white, or less competitive states kick off the process of selecting our party’s nominee.”

The Atlantic: Democratic Bosses Are Launching a Remake of the 2028 Calendar. “Nevada is what America is,” Artie Blanco, one of the state’s two members on the committee, told me, before listing off stats about the state’s ethnic diversity, low number of college graduates, and powerful unions, not to mention its razor-thin margins in recent elections.

KTNV: Nevada Democrats bid for top spot in 2028. “We’re a gambling state, right? And I’m betting it all on Nevada,” said Assemblywoman Daniele Monroe-Moreno, the state party’s chairwoman. “If you do things for tradition’s sake, you continue to lose ground,” said Monroe-Moreno. “And that’s what we’ve been doing. Now it’s time for us as a Democratic Party to put on our big boy pants or big girl pants and look outside the box and do things differently.The state party’s extensive application touted Nevada’s diversity, ease of ballot access, progressive election laws and reasonable advertising costs as pluses for Nevada’s bid.

8 News Now: Nevada Democrats make a play for nation’s first primary in 2028 State Democrats said it’s a critical moment in earning back Latino support at the polls. They said it’s time to “craft an economic message that resonates across the country, begin the work to reach working-class voters, and turn out diverse communities.”

Las Vegas Review Journal: Nevada Democrats want state to vote first in 2028 presidential primaries. “Nevada is the most working-class and most diverse battleground state in the nation. We have a majority-minority population, and we have the highest concentration of non-college educated voters of all battlegrounds,” she said. “We are also home to urban, suburban, and rural communities, making us geographically diverse. Nevada looks like America and best represents the coalition we need to win in 2028.” The party said its effort to move up in the calendar has received support from Nevada’s Democratic congressional delegation and the state’s largest unions.

News 4: Nevada Democrats push to host first 2028 primary, highlighting battleground advantages. Nevada Democrats argue the state’s majority-minority population, large working-class electorate, and status as a competitive battleground make it a strong testing ground for Democratic presidential candidates. Party leaders also point to Nevada’s relatively small size, two major media markets, and expanded voting access as meeting the DNC’s criteria for rigor, fairness, and efficiency.In a statement, Nevada Democratic Party chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno said placing Nevada first would better reflect the coalition Democrats need to win nationally.
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https://nvdems.com/goodbye-new-hampshire-hello-nevada-nv-dems-bids-to-host-first-in-the-nation-presidential-nominating-contest/

Aaron Ford Unveils First Plank of ‘Affordable Nevada’ Agenda: Housing

This is a press release dated January 20, 2026

Nevada Independent: “Ford has unveiled his […] housing plan, calling for a crackdown on corporate homebuying and new tenant assistance initiatives.”
Last week, Attorney General Aaron Ford unveiled the first plank of his ‘Affordable Nevada’ agenda: housing. He was joined by Nevadans who have been negatively impacted by Lombardo’s housing crisis.

Ford’s housing agenda focuses on lowering costs by: limiting Wall Street from buying up single family homes, lowering the existing cap on security deposits to one month’s rent, banning all junk fees and requiring full price transparency, cracking down on corporate landlords price-fixing rents, and expanding rental and down payment assistance programs.

Ford’s ‘Affordable Nevada’ agenda was derived from conversations he had on his statewide ‘Working Class First’ tour and is laser-focused on lowering housing costs with additional proposals on health care, energy, and more.

See more below:
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Nevada Independent: Ford intros housing plan with rental aid programs, crackdown on corporate homebuying[1/15/26]

Key points:

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has unveiled his gubernatorial campaign’s housing plan, calling for a crackdown on corporate homebuying and new tenant assistance initiatives.

The plan released Thursday, which has not been previously reported, covers everything from freeing up federal land for affordable housing development to placing a cap on security deposit costs. It also pledges to cut down on red tape to expedite housing development, develop unused land in Las Vegas and pass legislation vetoed by Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo, such as a ban on home price fixing and the corporate homebuying crackdown.

The plan — the first of Ford’s policies to address affordability in Nevada — comes at a difficult time for homebuying in the Silver State. Las Vegas home sales in 2025 were the lowest in nearly two decades, and a report from last year found that more than half of Nevada renters and nearly a quarter of homeowners are cost-burdened, defined as at least 35 percent of gross monthly income spent on housing costs.

A key part of Ford’s plan to lower housing costs — the crackdown on corporate homebuying — almost passed in dramatic fashion late last year.

Most recently, President Donald Trump announced (with minimal specifics) plans to ban large investors from buying homes — an idea that Ford supported. Lombardo, who vetoed a bill in 2023 on the issue, said he was looking more into the issue and had convened an “interim stakeholder working group” without providing more details.

One new proposal in Ford’s plan is to cap security deposits to the equivalent of one month’s rent. Nevada law currently allows landlords to charge up to three times the price of a month’s rent for a deposit — a rule that his plan says “is untenable for working families.

”He also called for more rental and down payment assistance. His office reached a settlement with the property management software group RealPage last year that includes $200,000 for these initiatives.

And his plan calls for reforms to the rental fee system by banning “extraneous ‘junk fees’ not tied to real, measurable costs.”

Las Vegas Sun: Ford unveils housing affordability plan in bid for Nevada governor[1/15/26]

Key points:

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford unveiled his plan Thursday night to tackle Nevada’s ongoing housing crisis if elected governor, focusing on easing life for renters while speeding up and expanding development.

The Democrat’s campaign broke down his affordability agenda into four parts: protecting homebuyers and renters, building more housing, accessing federal land and beating back President Donald Trump’s tariff regime.

In front of dozens of supporters at North Las Vegas’s Pearson Community Center, Ford relayed the stories he heard on his recent tour across the state. People at each of the 17 stops said the same thing, according to Ford: “Things are just too expensive.”

He highlighted a single mom in Elko “having to choose between paying her mortgage and buying groceries,” a “college student in Reno who is selling his plasma to pay rent” and two pairs of grandparents having their children and grandchildren live with them because of housing costs.

Addressing those concerns on the campaign trail, Ford told the crowd that he would cap security deposits at one month of rent, replacing the three-month cap now in place. In a similar vein, Ford proposed a ban on renters’ “junk fees” while expanding rental assistance.

The attorney general also committed to signing an executive order on his first day in office directing state agencies “to find ways to lower costs.” Affordability would be Ford’s and the entire state government’s focus under his leadership, he said.

In what’s become common for the Ford campaign, the attorney general took aim at the governor’s veto record. In 2023, Lombardo killed a proposal to limit corporate homeownership and pushed the Legislature to vote against a similar measure last year.

“Under Lombardo’s watch, the largest homeowner in our state is a New York hedge fund … Joe Lombardo will always prioritize his special interest donors over hard-working Nevadans,” Ford said. “Even Trump agrees with me.”

“We’re going to build more housing while lowering costs in this state, and we’re going to do it with union labor at the center of it,” Ford said. “This is going to be a whole-of-government approach under my administration.”

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https://www.fordfornevada.com/news/aaron-ford-unveils-first-plank-of-affordable-nevada-agenda-housing

We Find Ourselves In A Police State

If you are active online, you have likely seen various videos of the aggressive federal police action in Minneapolis and other cities. I am shocked and in awe of the speed at which we find ourselves in this surveillance state with unaccountable masked thugs violating constitutional rights and roughing up our fellow citizens, but that is the point. The shock and awe ethos is designed to intimidate, blame and tame the American people.

The Lincoln Project dropped a video overnight which encapsulates what is going on. You might want to watch it, although some images could be disturbing. What I also like is an explanation of the surveillance we are all under, why and how it has happened and what we can do about it.

If you are not familiar with The Lincoln Project, it is a Political Action Committee founded in 2019 by a group of moderate conservatives and former Republican Party members who oppose Donald Trump, otherwise known as Never Trumpers. It is hard hitting in its approach.

The video is longer than most, but you might gain insight by watching it.

Horsford Leads Letter Urging DHS to Revise Proposed Travel Rule That Could Harm Nevada’s Tourism Industry

This is a press release dated January 15, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today led a letter to the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection opposing a proposed rule that would require foreign travelers to disclose up to five years of social media history prior to traveling to the United States. The letter was signed by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) as well as Reps. Dina Titus (NV-01) and Susie Lee (NV-03).

The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on December 20, 2025, would amend the Arrival and Departure Record (Form I-94) and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). In practice, travelers from the 42 countries currently exempt from visas for tourism or business visits would also have to provide emails used over the past 10 years, as well as phone numbers and home addresses of immediate family members.

“Las Vegas is still recovering from the economic damage caused by Trump’s tariffs, which have hit our economy hard,” said Congressman Steven Horsford. “Security matters but piling on new and unnecessary barriers for foreign tourists would be devastating for Nevada’s recovery driving visitors away, weakening our tourism industry, and putting even more strain on an economy that working families depend on.”

“Travel and tourism are the lifeblood of southern Nevada’s economy. This Administration’s reckless tariffs and foreign policies have already taken a wrecking ball to our local economy — making it more difficult for international travelers to visit Las Vegas would only worsen our economic woes,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “That’s why I’m joining my colleagues to ask the Department of Homeland Security to revise this new guidance to ensure it is narrowly tailored to meet our national security needs without further discouraging tourism to our state.”

“Nevada’s tourism industry has already taken a severe hit from the Trump Administration’s reckless policies,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Requiring visitors to submit years of personal social media information before they’re allowed to enter the country is overly burdensome and creates unnecessary concern and anxiety for travelers we want to be welcoming to the U.S. This policy will have serious consequences for the Silver State’s economy, and I’m focused on reversing the negative impacts of this Administration on our workers and businesses.”

International travelers account for 12 percent of Nevada visitors but 26 percent of total visitor spending. Major events like the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix and the National Finals Rodeo rely heavily on international tourism, supporting working-class jobs statewide. Nationwide, international tourism has declined 23 percent, resulting in an estimated $4 billion loss to the U.S. economy this year

To read the full letter, click here.

Interview: Gavin Newsom

I am posting comprehensive interviews with the current leaders of the Democratic Party, especially if they are being considered as nominees for president in 2028.

I will post these as they become available in no particular order.

Yesterday, Jacob Soboroff of MSNOW posted onto YouTube an interview with California Governor Gavin Newsom on the one year anniversary of the Los Angeles fires. But the interview covers more than that.

I encourage you to take the time to listen to this interview.

https://youtu.be/DPKn06kI1NM?si=6O3ucO2TDZiwCFeo

Previously, I posted an interview with Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker which can be accessed HERE.

Horsford Statement on Venezuela Strike

This is a press release from the Office of Congressman Steven Horsford, released on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

LAS VEGAS, NV – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today released the following statement about the Trump Administration’s unauthorized military strike overnight against Venezuela which deposed its leader, entangled the United States in nation-building once again, and appeared to be driven largely by access to Venezuela’s oil resources.

“Nevadans struggling through the Trump Slump get no relief from another reckless attempt at nation-building abroad,” Rep. Horsford said. “President Trump is occupying Venezuela for corporate oil profits while the American people are clamoring for affordability relief here at home.

“Only Congress can approve military force in an act of war – that’s why I led an effort calling for Congressional notification for ANY military action,” Rep. Horsford continued. “Oversight, transparency, and accountability are not just ‘nice-to-haves’ – they’re what the American people expect, what our service members in harm’s way deserve, and what our Constitution requires.  

“The Trump administration broke our laws and endangered our troops for a strike that was not legitimately authorized, and that has no articulated or feasible plan for transition or stabilization going forward,” Rep. Horsford added. “Claiming the United States will ‘run’ Venezuela raises even more questions that demand an immediate briefing to Congress.”

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How Will History View 2025?

If you have time to listen to one podcast only – choose Dr. Heather Cox Richardson. She is an esteemed historian on the faculty of Boston College who was educated at Harvard.

Dr. Richardson publishes a free daily newsletter on that day’s and week’s political events which can be delivered to your inbox and she posts regular podcasts on YouTube and Facebook.

Yesterday, her podcast “What The Year Looks Like to a Historian” puts the past year into perspective historically and points to the future and what we need to do to in the wake of this wreckage. It is no time for the weary. We need to step up.

Please take time to listen, click the link below.

Happy New Year, everyone. Onward!

https://youtu.be/LSEV5uuzbq8?si=X7x4_u0o0GI2-Iv9

The Desecration of America

When I first began posting these blogs, there was no shortage of topics. The outrageous behavior of Trump and his minions provided what photographers call a “target rich environment.” The problem was that, as I was spending a day or two writing a blog about one day’s developments, they would commit even more outrageous acts the next day. A number of times, I left one screed unfinished in order to tackle another more-current subject. It was very frustrating. Finally, it just became too exhausting to try and keep up with them.

But Trump’s latest acts that are so egregious as to warrant discussion. I’m talking about his renaming of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts to include his own name. This is doubly disturbing, firstly from the standpoint of the desecration of an iconic American monument and, secondly, being done by a man with absolutely no artistic credentials or even good taste. This is the man, after all, who has redecorated the Oval Office to look like a cheap imitation throne room set from a movie.

He also renamed the United States Institute of Peace to the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace. This is a gross abomination given that he is waging a fake “war” against fishing boats and is planning to soon invade another country in order to steal their oil.

This comes after his plans to release a U.S. coin with his image on both sides, to construct the Trump Ballroom, and to create “Trump accounts” for children.

Regrettably, this is probably not the end of his desecration of American icons. Trump has a deep narcissistic need to put his name on everything he can. Over the next three years, I think we can expect to see the following:

The Trump-Washington Monument (with his enlarged image in bronze plaques attached at the base to all four sides)

The Trump-Lincoln Memorial (with Lincoln’s immortal words chiseled away and replaced by “President Donald J. Trump – AMERICA’S GREATEST PRESIDENT!”)

The Trump-Arlington National Cemetery

The Trump-Reagan National Airport

The Trump National Mall

The Trump-Smithsonian Museums

Trump Boulevard (formerly Pennsylvania Ave)

The Trump-Pentagon

The Trump National Zoological Park

The Trump Capitol Building

Trump Plaza (formerly Black Lives Matter Plaza)

Trump-Franklin Square

and “The Trump…” on the various other public spaces and the 70 or so government buildings In Washington D.C. (especially The Trump Supreme Court Building).

Not to forget the Trump Triumphal Arch that he’s also planning to build.

In fact, I would not be surprised if he were to rename the whole town to Trump City. And since that is merely a city, he will probably pressure the Republicans in the Texas legislature to rename Texas to The State of Trump. They would, undoubtedly, be happy to do it.

This just goes to prove that there is no bottom for Trump or the GOP. They are willing to sink to whatever the lowest level of fifth-grade behavior they can reach in their efforts to glorify Trump.

Interview: JB Pritzker

One of the most popular topics among Democrats is who is running for president in 2028. I am often asked “who do you want to be our next nominee?” My answer is “whoever can win.”

We will have many high quality candidates when the time comes. It isn’t too early to become familiar with them.

I came across this interview with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Pod Save America. I encourage you to watch or listen to it in order to inform yourself about the topics that we should be talking about and how they are framed by Pritzker who many consider to be a viable presidential nominee.

This is the first of a series of online interviews I will be posting with elected officials in our party. No order, no time frame. As I find interviews that I think are worthy of your time, they will be posted here.

https://youtu.be/jraRu00p5mc?si=HQ1zyBEnoSRiPDlN