Sandoval Tries to Raise National Profile on the Backs of Nevada Families

Las Vegas, NV – Nevadans should not be surprised that with barely three months in office and in the middle of a critical legislative session, Governor Brian Sandoval is already running for his next job at the expense of Nevada families.   

 

As Democrats in the Nevada Legislature work to approve a reasonable budget that will create jobs and help get Nevada's economy back on track, Governor Sandoval has taken his eye off the ball to focus on meeting with Republican presidential candidates and raising his national profile.

Only a few months in office, Sandoval has already courted Haley Barbour and Mitt Romney, and was mentioned by Tim Pawlenty as on his short list for Vice-President, all while he blocks budget negotiations with his intransigence.

 

“Governor Sandoval has not even been in office for a year, yet he is already running for higher office,” said Zach Hudson, spokesperson for the Nevada State Democratic Party.  “Sandoval is clearly determined to ensure his name is on the short list to be the Republican Vice-Presidential nominee and does not care how much damage he does to Nevada along the way.”

 

“The Governor ignores the pleas of Nevada students and teachers but will hold court with GOP presidential candidates at the drop of a hat,” Hudson continued.  “Sandoval needs to stop auditioning for his next job and start doing the one he has.”