WASHINGTON (CNN) - National Republicans are using their first television ad buy of the 2010 election cycle to criticize Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, in his own backyard, a Republican source tells CNN.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee will begin running an ad Wednesday in the Reno television market and purchase ads on Nevada Web sites criticizing Reid for voting for last year’s $700 billion bailout and now supporting President Obama’s stimulus plan. The NRSC will also highlight Reid’s donations to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee – the campaign arm of Senate Democrats that attacked Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, in a similar TV ad during his successful re-election campaign in 2008. Reid is running for another term in 2010.
(Update: the Reid team responds after the jump)
“Super spending partisan Harry Reid,” an announcer says in the ad. “As Democrat leader, he helped pay for vicious attack ads criticizing last year’s bailouts. But guess who voted for the $700 billion bailout. You guessed it, Harry Reid. And now he wants a trillion more dollars in new spending? A trillion dollars? Tell Harry Reid to stop wasting our hard-earned money.”
Reid predicted in a fundraising e-mail sent last month that he would be the Republican Party’s “number one target,” much like former Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, D-South Dakota, was in 2004.
Republicans defeated Daschle that year due in part to a strong candidate in former Rep. John Thune, R-South Dakota; President Bush’s landslide victory in South Dakota; and the constant pounding by the Republican Party.
But unlike that race, a top flight Republican has yet to emerge to challenge Reid. Despite not having an opponent, the Senate majority leader convened his top advisors last month in Las Vegas to discuss the campaign, a source close to Reid said.
Update: Jon Summers, Reid's spokesman, responded to the NRSC ad buy this morning with this four paragraph statement:
"The country is in the worst economic condition since the Great Depression and Sen. Reid is working with Republicans to rebuild Nevada and the nation.
However, it appears some would rather shout insults and throw stones. Voters sent a very clear message in November: they are tired of bickering and they want change that will make a difference to their lives. Unfortunately, Republicans are choosing to ignore that message.
Nevadans know that Sen. Reid works hard for them and delivers results. He has prevented Nevada from becoming the nation's nuclear dumping ground; is protecting our outdoors so families have a place to hunt, fish, and recreate; and he is leading the charge to create jobs by making Nevada the leader in a clean energy revolution.
Further, starting their campaign efforts so early is a clear signal that they know Harry Reid would be difficult to beat."
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Oh No...what will happen to his four lobbyist sons and his lobbyist son in law?
I don't know who to hate more....Reid or the Republicans that are talking out both sides of their mouths about Reid.
I'm happy to see that the GOP hasn't stopped digging their own grave.
Who cares? Protest all you want, take out ads, etc. The truth is it doesn't make a difference. You have been politically neutered.
The only prblem for GOP is that they supposedly do not believe in bailouts but the republican administration crafted defended and signed it with cooperation of the supposed antibailout republicans. Bottom line republicans have no convictions just opportunistics politicians
JUDICIARY is not always perfect. Chief Justice flunks at the time of Presidential oath. However, we need to Amend US Constitution, because Criticizing Judiciary is Contempt of Court, which gives Judiciary Immunity and Protection from any Good Faith and Fair Criticism, which is Absolute Anarchy. Let Judiciary by open to Criticism and Let Judges be open to Transparency. IN SUM – JUDICIARY IS MORE CORRUPT THAN EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATURE.
God forbid that the GOP worry more about saving this great nation of ours than about winning elections!
Shouldn't take much to beat Mr. Reid. I can't understand why his own party even likes him. He's a weasel.
@(Former) Lifelong Republican for Obama, Columbia, TN:
Winning elections IS about saving this Great Nation of ours!
you GOP Reid bashers arew just full of sh_ _t
Just do what you are sent to the big house to do and thats taking care of the interests of the poepl, not yourselves
I think it's safe to say Republicans will never learn. Americans sent a clear message this past November and in 2006 and they still don't get it. To top it off the best they can come up with is Sarah Palin, what a joke. I just love republicans they are going to do everthing possible to keep the democrats in power for years to come. Great Job
proud american January 27th, 2009 6:12 pm ET
Lynne Cheney also had a PhD in literature. Nobody called her Dr. though. no big deal
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Stop Using my handle, there is only one Proud American and I'm it. Lyn Cheney is nothing more than a Idiot, Married to a Idiot Who worked for a complete Idiot. Don't disgrace my handle again Idiot.
The Republican's problem in Nevada, and elsewhere, is that you can't beat somebody with nobody. And "nobody" is exactly who the Republicans have.
Here's a suggestion. Head out to the Mustang Ranch for a quick recruiting trip. Selling yourself to the highest bidder is the core Republican principle, after all.
These GP guys are more worried about getting re-elected besides for worryin what's going on with the ecoomy. I respect the fact President Obama reached out to the Greed Over People Party, but yet, the GOP had nothing to contribute except bickering.
These GP guys are more worried about getting re-elected besides for worryin what's going on with the ecoomy. I respect the fact President Obama reached out to the Greed Over People Party, but yet, the GOP had nothing to contribute except bickering.
Wouldn't vote for a republican any time, any way, but Reid needs to go. He's been a politician for way too long. Put term limits on these guys then they won't be in office long enough for it to be all about their own best interests and not the american people's interests. It's time to get rid of all the old men and women in Washington politics. They have no idea what today's world is all about; they're all still living in the past.
The Republican answer is to do nothing. Let the economy collapse, and the market will take care of itself. We voted for change, not the same disaster financial philosophies!
roger- Muslims are not the enemy..terrorists are. There's a difference. Remember the Crusades? Is that true Christianity?
if the repubs hope to stop this river of seats they are losing
Reid must be easy meat
I can only hope that this trend continues, because the repubs sucked the last 8 years
Will someone please spank this weasel Reid?
Joe Six Pack said republicans have no convictions. I agree. However, CONSERVATIVES DO HAVE CONVICTIONS, and we were solidly against AAAAAANY bailouts for failures, Wall Street, Main Street or otherwise.
Hells bells, if individuals or corporations are so undisciplined that they find themselves actually in need of a bailout, do you really think they'll somehow magically become judicious with bailout funds? This is simply rewarding failure.
I'm voting Reid / Palin 2010 ,
why not go bipolar, NOT!
How do such lame people become so powerful in our government ?
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I wish these hateful Republicans would stop the fighting and get to work. America is hurting... either get to work and help fix the economy or step down and allow people into politics who actually want to help our country. I noticed no mention is made of the suicides due to financial ruin in this country.....another family in Calif. today, but all the Republicans can do is act as obstructionists. I am sure this will not be posted, too much like reality I guess!
It's easy to criticize, but Reid and Obama actually have to be constructive and lead. The bailout and the stimulus are by no means perfect (I was very much opposed to the bailout), but unless the Republicans actually have something better to offer, something different than what they've been doing the last six years, then they need to rethink their strategy. Everyone agrees there is a crisis, and a need to get us out of it... if the Republicans want to be seriously in 2010, they only need to answer one question: How?
I'm not a big fan of Mr. Reid but the Republicans are really getting desperate and pathetic. But then again what else can you expect when Limbaugh is spearheading your party.
I am a democrat but I do believe that Reid is the biggest damaging factor to Dems. He is very arrogant.
Look how he handled Burris appointment.
He should stick to his word. If you say u can't allow Burris, then don't. or else don't say anything.
STOP THE DRAMA.
SORRY BUT THE GOP DOESNT HAVE A LEG TO STAND ON. 8 YEARS OF RECKLESS SPENDING AND NOW THEY GROW A CONSCIENCE? I DONT BUY IT.
It's rather disappointing to see such partisan posts, like from Jim in Bisbee and joe six pack.
I'm a conservative Republican living in Las Vegas and I will be voting for Reid. Nevada simply cannot afford to lose such an influential leader in Washington. I'd rather have a Democratic Senate Majority Leader than have a Republican ranked 100th in the Senate. Having Senator Reid on our side is a huge advantage for Nevada. No other senator will ever be able to bring as many resources to the state than Harry Reid. Give 'em hell Harry!
"Shouldn't take much to beat Mr. Reid. I can't understand why his own party even likes him. He's a weasel."
The same reason why we can't understand why the GOP support racists people views.
i know a few people in nevada and let me tell you that a lot of them in reid's state are not happy with him.... right around the time obama was elected, mr. reid had already started collecting campaign funds for his re-election..... i think that this door knob has figured out that he has something to worry about come 2010 and i hope that nevada boots him to the curb.....i don't care if it is another democrat that takes office in that state but reid has been in power long enough
the republican bailout was not wrong. The lack of oversightis the problem which Obama promised to include in the latest bailout. when will the average American realize that the republicans have brought us to 2 severe economic depressions.