With Sandoval opting against Senate run, how will GOP’s power structure change?
Gov. Brian Sandoval does not want Sen. Harry Reid’s job. Photo/LTN file
By Kyle Roerink, Las Vegas Sun
When Gov. Brian Sandoval revealed recently he would forgo a run for Senate, the announcement ended a year of speculation about his political future but triggered a new round of conjecture.
The subject this time around: What’s next for the Nevada GOP’s power structure?
U.S. Rep Joe Heck and state Sen. Michael Roberson are now the GOP front-runners looking to make high-profile ladder climbs this election season. The two are still publicly quiet about their plans, but Nevada political observers are abuzz about the futures of the two Southern Nevada lawmakers.
As for Sandoval, saying no to the Senate may open other doors. So what are the potential paths for the state’s top Republicans?
Sandoval is an old school republican, you know, the kind that still has his brain turned ON. He’s not afraid to raise some taxes and emphasize education etc. As an independent voter, I think he is very electable on the national stage compared to the rest of the lunatic fringe , circus acts that currently populate the republican presidential tools. But alas, he is not one of them and conservative money won’t back him…….right wing achilles heal. Dems Dream scenario.