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Senate Races that May Change the Dynamics of the Senate

This is perhaps the most important election in America’s history. However, what many voters don’t realize is that much more than the presidency is at stake, with the very makeup of the Senate hanging in the balance. Currently, the Senate consists of 54 Republicans, 44 Democrats and two independents, but with 34 seats up for grabs in this election cycle, the power dynamic in the Senate could be radically different after the ballots are cast and the votes are tallied. Keep reading to learn...

Posted August 30, 2016

Why the Republican Party Needs to Unite Now

For those involved in politics for most of their adult lives, this is an election like never before. Political division is at an all time high, with even political parties falling to in-fighting. Of particular concern is the Republican party’s failure to unite behind our nominee, Donald Trump. Even Nevada’s high level representatives, Governor Sandoval and Sen. Dean Heller, have been reserved in giving their full support to Mr. Trump. However, more than ever, the Republican party needs to...

Posted August 26, 2016

Veterans Wait Too Many Days When Seeking Medical Care

Veterans are the most important people in our country, fighting for our freedoms and putting their lives on the line to protect us. Unfortunately, when it comes to medical care, many veterans do not receive the treatment they are due. Lack of medical care for veterans can result in lifelong disability and an inability to live their lives as they would want. Keep reading to learn about some of the issues affecting veteran’s medical care...

Posted July 31, 2016

Voter Participation from the Primary

Did you know that lack of voter turnout resulted in President Obama’s reelection? If everyone who voted Republican in the 2008 election returned to the polls in 2012, Mitt Romney would have been our President. With an all-important election looming this November, it is now more important than ever for Nevada voters to head to the polls. Voter turnout is crucial to any election, particularly so to Presidential elections like we’re having this year. Unfortunately, based on the Nevada...

Posted July 20, 2016

Historical Third Party Candidates in Presidential Elections

With an upcoming election, many people are considering very carefully whom they will vote for in the fall. Although American presidential elections typically only feature candidates from the two major parties, there have been instances where third party candidates have run for the highest office in the land. Third party candidates generally are not affiliated with either of the major political parties and are usually displeased in some way with how these parties operate. Read on to learn...

Posted June 30, 2016

Why the Electoral College System is Used to Elect Our President

This year is an important election year, and because of this, many people have questions about the process of electing a president. Although potential voters are often familiar with the process of casting their votes on election day, many don’t actually understand how those votes play into actually electing the president. After all the votes are counted on the first Tuesday in November, the electoral college will come into play and select our next president. Unfortunately, not many...

Posted June 30, 2016

The RIGHT Way to Start Your Month-First Friday Happy Hour

The Nevada Republican Men’s Club is an organization where like-minded people have been meeting in Southern Nevada since 1981. The organization isn’t just for men; women make up forty percent of the organization. The club has about 500 active members who support Republican principals, both locally and nationally, and believe in American exceptionalism. Every month the Nevada Republican Men’s Club holds a lively gathering called “First Friday Happy Hour.” First Friday is always held in...

Posted May 27, 2016

Why You Need to Attend the Republican Men’s Club Luncheons

Republicans in Las Vegas, Nevada have endless choices for lunch. Among the considerations are: the food, the friends, the location, networking, even the view. Some days it can be hard to decide. Allow us to make one day per month’s choice a little easier for you, join us. The first Tuesday of every month, the Nevada Republican Men’s Club holds our monthly luncheon at Cili Restaurant at Bali Hai Golf Club. Located right on the Las Vegas Strip, the Bali Hai is a tropical paradise in...

Posted May 27, 2016