In The News: Department of Political Science

Vox

Nevada’s Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165 — more commonly known as the Culinary Union — became the subject of fierce debate on Wednesday night.

U.S. News & World Report

THERE COULD BE ATTACKS against those seen as too "establishment," or being a "socialist" American voters won't accept. There's likely to be a battle over health care and heavy criticisms of "Medicare for All." And the billionaire businessman almost certainly will be accused of trying to buy his way into high office.

Voice of America

Six Democratic candidates are gathering Wednesday in Nevada for the ninth debate in the race to be the party's nominee to oppose U.S. President Donald Trump in November's general election.

Christian Science Monitor

Ever since the debacle in Iowa, Kimi Cole has been fielding multiple calls a day from Nevadans feeling anxious about their state’s upcoming presidential caucuses.

Brookings

In establishing the first states to vote in the Democratic presidential nomination campaign, the party selected four states representing each U.S. region. These events are almost like a preseason before the big contests in March such as Super Tuesday when California and Texas cast ballots. The four early states that select delegates in February start in the Midwest with the Iowa caucuses, move to the Northeast and the New Hampshire primary, head to the West and the Nevada caucuses, and end in the South with the South Carolina primary.

Brookings

In establishing the first states to vote in the Democratic presidential nomination campaign, the party selected four states representing each U.S. region. These events are almost like a preseason before the big contests in March such as Super Tuesday when California and Texas cast ballots. The four early states that select delegates in February start in the Midwest with the Iowa caucuses, move to the Northeast and the New Hampshire primary, head to the West and the Nevada caucuses, and end in the South with the South Carolina primary.

Las Vegas Sun

Volunteers working on Sen. Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign were so determined to reach small-town Nevada voters that they traveled on horseback to their rural destination.

Las Vegas Sun

In establishing the first states to vote in the Democratic presidential nomination campaign, the party selected four states representing each U.S. region.

Las Vegas Sun

In establishing the first states to vote in the Democratic presidential nomination campaign, the party selected four states representing each U.S. region.

BBC News

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New York Times

After the chaos in Iowa, Nevada Democrats want to show the country what a caucus should look like.

Star Tribune

Looking to capitalize on the momentum of her third-place finish in New Hampshire, Amy Klobuchar pivoted Wednesday to the next presidential contest in Nevada, where she will face new tests of organizational strength in a state with a much more diverse population than any she has campaigned in before.