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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:06:09 GMT

I think its Edwards picking his battles. And I'll bet he moves most of those Nevada resources to one battle - Iowa. He needs to win there.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:07:24 GMT

I guess John didn't march in too many picket lines in Nevada. Who's picking the fights here, John or Elizabeth?

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Gary, Des Moines, IA — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:30:26 GMT

The continual Hillary-Obama spats 100% assist Edwards in Iowa. It's too bad he has to shift resources, but at least he can afford to keep going. Iowa will be good to him.

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Bobette Taylor, Greensville AR — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:27:41 GMT

Did Liz okay this pull out? Someone needs to look into this asap!

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Bruce, NV — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:45:06 GMT

Well, our former senator and current majority leader is right about one thing--Dems can't win without the west.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:45:07 GMT

The only thing rich about nevada are the unions, Las vegas and Harry reid's sweetheart land deals

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Lyn, MD — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:03:36 GMT

Why do you bother to mention General Election Funds...they are irrelevant. Could it be that you want to try and show Hillary with having raised more money, when the only number that matters is primary funds and he has outraised her?

( these are the subtle games campaigns play and the MSM is contributing to the illusion? If so shame on you)

keeping them honest.

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nuanced — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:55:18 GMT

Harry would say that.

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:12:31 GMT

I'm curious - how many of you married people would make a major career decision without consulting your spouse? How many of you would not even discuss it with him or her but instead act unilaterally despite the fact that your futures are joined together, and what affects one of you will affect the other?

The fact that John and Elizabeth Edwards are in this together is not something to ridicule but to celebrate. It's rare in this age of divorce to see a couple so committed to each other and their family. Give them a break for behaving like a married couple should.

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Julie in VT — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:28:38 GMT

This is good news for Richardson.

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former bill supporter — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:57:42 GMT

I doubt Richardson will still be running when Nevada rolls around. And even if he is, I'd like to think the people of NV will base their selection on more than who has been there most.

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Ross, Salem, OR — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 02:09:56 GMT

Governor Richardson's campaign countered the notion of leaving Nevada and invoked Harry Reid's response in a press release:

Governor Richardson Renews Commitment to Nevada
Richardson Nevada Team Announces New Staff Members
For Immediate Release
August 15, 2007 Contact: Joshua McNeil
(702) 385-2455

LAS VEGAS -- Governor Richardson today issued the following statement:

"Senator Reid is right, the road to the White House runs through Nevada. Though other campaigns may waver, I remain committed to campaigning in Nevada," said Governor Richardson. "I hired the first staff, opened the first office, and made the first visit to Elko of any Democratic Presidential candidate because I know that Nevada matters. My growing staff in Nevada is there to reach out to voters one by one, and I will continue to visit the state more than any other candidate. To ignore Nevada is to ignore its diversity, its strength, and the tremendous value of the West to our party and to our country."

The Richardson for President campaign also announced today the hiring of seven new staff members in Nevada. Local Nevadans Maria Mendoza, Josh Krakow, Sarah Ridge, and DJ Premvaree join the campaign as field organizers. Nikita Pierce and Mara Brosy join as Volunteer Coordinators in Las Vegas and Reno, respectively. Meanwhile, Sean Kennedy from Indiana joins the campaign as an organizer with duties including press, scheduling and advance in Northern Nevada.

"Our growing team in Nevada represents the great momentum we're building in the West," said Governor Richardson. "We've brought in strong talent from around the country, while hiring the vast majority of our staff from within the state. These Nevadans have hands-on experience with the issues facing Nevada and close ties to their communities. They are uniquely positioned to help our campaign succeed, and I look forward to working with them on my next trip to Nevada on August 22 and 23."