Nevada Democrats, already facing a daunting electoral landscape this year, are in danger of losing their base, including organized labor. Some members of the liberal wing of the Nevada Democratic Party, including the heads of the teachers union and the powerful Culinary Union, are attacking what they regard as the party’s timidity in the face of massive budget cuts proposed by Gov. Jim Gibbons. “You absolutely need your base in a midterm election,” said Thomas Schaller, associate professor of political science.
The article, “Liberal base demands actions from Democrats on state budget,” ran Wednesday, February 10, in the Las Vegas Sun.
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