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January 17, 2008
Democrats Face Tight Race in Nevada Contest
Democratic candidates are facing a close race for first ahead of Nevada's Saturday caucus. Local political journalists report on what's at stake in the Nevada contest and what issues are on voters' minds going into the contest.
January 16, 2008
Three-Way Democratic Race Puts Nevada in Spotlight
Democratic candidates Sen. Barack Obama, Sen. Hillary Clinton and former Sen. John Edwards met for a closely-watched debate in Las Vegas Tuesday night as the three compete for voter support ahead of Nevada's caucus. Analysts weigh in on the state of the race.
January 9, 2008
Obama Secures Coveted Culinary Workers Union Nod in Nev.
Illinois Sen. Barack Obama's bid for the Democratic presidential nomination got a boost Wednesday when he picked up the endorsement of the 60,000-member Culinary Workers Union in Nevada, 10 days before that state's caucus.
December 28, 2007
Win Early or Go Long? '08 Calendar Forces New Innovations
With early contests in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina in the first three weeks of 2008 and more than 20 states voting on Feb. 5, early campaign momentum has become more critical and more accelerated than ever.
November 16, 2007
Nevada Voters Weigh Democratic Debate
Democratic presidential hopefuls exchanged their most overt attacks yet in a Thursday night debate at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. In the last of the NewsHour's Big Picture reports from Las Vegas, a panel of Nevada voters discuss the debate and the 2008 election.
November 16, 2007
Judy Woodruff's Notebook: Great 'Western' Debate Takes an Unexpected Turn
Las Vegas lit up last night in a way it never has before: with POLITICS. Seven big-name candidates swooped into town, bringing with them their traveling road shows -- otherwise known as the fight for the Democratic Party's nomination for president.
November 15, 2007
Las Vegas Races to Expand Social Services Amid Growth Boom
In the next Big Picture election report from Las Vegas, the NewsHour looks at how the Nevada city's recent population increase has strained school and health care systems and local residents and leaders discuss how the burden on social services is impacting their views on the 2008 election.
November 15, 2007
Las Vegas Residents Speak Out About Key Issues in '08 Race
As the NewsHour's week of Big Picture election coverage in Las Vegas continues, watch an audio slide show that features Nevada residents explaining which issues are important to them in the run-up to the 2008 presidential election.
November 15, 2007
Judy Woodruff's Notebook: Vegas Political Activists Chart Their Own Paths
The population of the Las Vegas metropolitan area is 1.7 million and climbing daily -- and to look at all the high-rise hotels that have sprung up in the middle of the desert, it meets the definition of a big city.
November 14, 2007
Rapid Urban Growth Strains Nevada's Natural Resources
Rapid growth in Las Vegas has caused tension between urban and rural areas about the strain on Nevada's natural resources. The battle over water and energy use has raised debate about the need for conservation and alternative sources of energy.
November 14, 2007
Judy Woodruff's Notebook: Immigrants Form Key Part of Las Vegas Economy
Polls show that immigration is the number one issue for Republicans in the 2008 election; but it may not help them very much in Nevada, which for the first time, will be holding its presidential caucuses in mid-January, shortly after citizens in Iowa and New Hampshire vote.
November 13, 2007
Economic Issues Weigh on Minds of Las Vegas Voters
For years, Las Vegas has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. In the latest Big Picture report, local business leaders discuss the role economic issues are playing in the 2008 presidential campaign.
November 13, 2007
What it Takes to Create the 'Big Picture'
When I returned to my Las Vegas hotel room late Monday afternoon and read the first few e-mails from the East Coast congratulating us on the long-awaited (for us, at least) launch of the Big Picture series, I realized this is an ideal opportunity to remind everyone these stories are a team effort.
November 12, 2007
Early Caucus Dates Bring Nevada into Focus for 2008 Election
In the first of its Big Picture election series, the NewsHour reports from Las Vegas, where immigration, economic growth and urban development are top voter concerns. Local columnist Jon Ralston discusses how voters are reacting to the state's early caucus schedule.
November 12, 2007
Immigration Shapes Las Vegas' Political, Economic Growth
Although Las Vegas is internationally known as an entertainment capital, job growth has spurred a population and development boom in the city. As part of the Big Picture election series, Ray Suarez look ats the changing demographics of the city's residents.
November 12, 2007
Judy Woodruff's Notebook: Complex Electorate Fills Las Vegas' Voter Rolls
In all the years I've covered American politics, it's fair to say Nevada's gotten short shrift. Las Vegas and Reno are recognized for activities other than their voter turnout operations. So when the NewsHour picked Las Vegas for the first "Big Picture" city, it was only after careful research.
November 9, 2007
Las Vegas Looks Ahead as Growth Boom Hits a Bump
While the population and job boom Las Vegas has enjoyed in recent years slowed in 2007, several big hotel and condo projects being constructed on the city's famous "Strip" signal that the city's growth explosion may see a future resurgence.
November 9, 2007
Hispanic Voters Gain Influence with Nevada's Early Caucus
Last year, the national immigration debate mobilized Hispanics to show their strength as a community; Next year, this fast-growing voting bloc has another chance to sway the national political conversation if voter turnout is high in Nevada's Jan. 19 presidential caucus.
November 9, 2007
Diversity, Growth Boom Shape Las Vegas' Profile
The Online NewsHour spoke with Xavier Rivas, host of a daily radio talk show on KLRV-AM 1340 about the people who call Las Vegas home and recent changes to the city.
November 9, 2007
Voter Turnout Uncertain in Las Vegas' First Caucus
For an overview of the political scene in Las Vegas, the Online NewsHour spoke with Jon Ralston, author of a daily e-mail newsletter about politics and business in Nevada called The Ralston Report.
October 17, 2007
Iowa GOP Pushes Caucus to Jan. 3; Focus Turns to N.H.
Iowa Republicans voted Tuesday to move the date of their presidential caucuses, traditionally the critical first vote of the nomination process, to Jan. 3. Iowa Republicans wanted to advance the date of their caucus to fend off states such as Michigan and Florida.
May 11, 2007
Unions Look to Wield Clout in Frontloaded Democratic Primaries
With prominent union-friendly states such as Nevada and California moving up their primaries in the 2008 presidential race, organized labor hopes to only increase its traditional influence in the Democratic nomination process.
May 7, 2007
States Seek Earlier Primaries, Greater Clout
States are looking to move up their primaries and caucuses in the 2008 presidential race in order to attract the candidates and have them address regional issues.
April 19, 2007
Democrats Set up Camp in Nevada's Early Primary Battle
Nevada has historically had no impact on the nominating process for the presidential contests, but after the Democratic Party authorized Nevada to move its caucus up to January, candidates are organizing their campaigns to motivate and educate voters in what could be an important battleground state.
March 16, 2007
Nevada Democrats Jump Up in Calendar, Eyeing Larger Nominating Role
Nevada Democrats will have more of a say in who receives their party's 2008 presidential nod with their caucuses bumped up to Jan. 19, just after Iowa and before New Hampshire.
March 16, 2007
California Moves Primary Forward; Other States Look to Follow
After much speculation, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger officially moved the state's primary to Feb. 5, adding the delegate-rich behemoth to the list of states vying for more influence in the presidential nomination process.
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