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McCain was darling of Democrats — until he ran for president

Through much of the last two decades, Sen. John McCain, who died a week ago, was the darling of Democrats and a beloved figure to political reporters, whom he jokingly referred to as his “base.” When he had a bite at the Oval Office, however, those groups abandoned him, and treated him as they’ve treated so many other conservatives.

Hearing set for challenge of NRC’s Yucca Mountain decisions

A federal appeals court has scheduled a briefing on Nevada’s legal challenge to Nuclear Regulatory Commissioner David Wright’s participation in decisions involving Yucca Mountain and nuclear waste storage at the proposed site, officials said Friday.

Nevada candidates make pitch to Asian-American voters

As Nevada’s Asian-American and Pacific Islander community grows, politicians and candidates are increasing efforts to court those voters. While most Asian-Americans identify as Democrats, those votes could easily be swayed in a purple state like Nevada.

Americans line blocks of Washington to say goodbye to McCain

Americans lined up for blocks outside the U.S. Capitol Thursday to say goodbye to John McCain as officials, relatives and friends paid their tributes inside to the Vietnam hero and longtime senator lying in state under the majestic dome.It’s Washington’s turn to say goodbye to the late Sen. John McCain. And McCain is saying farewell — his way.

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