Open Congress : Blog Articles for Rep. Jon Porter [R, NV-3]

FACE TO FACE With Jon Ralston

2008-09-06T00:00:00Z

Plus, an investigator for the Nevada Ethics Commission says thereâ€™s no substance to claims Gov. Jim Gibbons used his office for a tax break. Jon talks with pundits at both ends of the spectrum. Plus, Jon puts US Rep. Jon Porterâ€™s new ...

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EMANUEL TITUS

2008-09-05T00:00:00Z

... left, as she's endorsed by the Nevada State Education Association at the association's offices Wednesday, September 3, 2008. Titus is challenging US Rep. Jon Porter (R-Nev.) for Nevada's Third Congressional District. ...

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Nevada Voter Registration Sees Democratic Shift

2008-09-04T00:00:00Z

The latest voter registration numbers out of Nevada's most competitive Congressional District could be seen as an indicator that 3rd District incumbent US Rep. Jon Porter's (R-Las Vegas) task of defending his seat has become a little ...

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Titus launches first TV ad Thursday

2008-09-04T00:00:00Z

The day after her opponent, US Rep. Jon Porter (R-Henderson) released his first TV ad of the 3rd Congressional District race, state Sen. Dina Titus (D-Henderson) is following suit. Titus' campaign announced it will be launching its ...

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Hey, wait a minute!

2008-09-04T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Jon Porter has a new ad up, which you can see at his campaignâ€™s website. But weâ€™ve got a little problem with it. In the script, Porter says he supports more drilling for oil in America â€œâ€¦to give us some relief at the pump today.

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Nevada Third Congressional Race

2008-09-03T00:00:00Z

The Nevada Third Congressional District was created after redistricting in 2002, at which point Jon Porter (R) ran and won a seat representing the district in Congress. Representative Porter won both the 2002 and 2004 elections by ...

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Porter on the air with first TV ad

2008-09-03T00:00:00Z

US Rep Jon Porter released the first television ad of his 2008 campaign today. The 30-second commercial, titled, â€œSolar,â€ focuses on energy costs.

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Nevadans Love This Race

2008-09-03T00:00:00Z

In an 8/18 debate, Rep. Jon Porter (R) and state Sen. Dina Titus (D) "wasted little time airing their political differences, especially on energy" in front of a "packed" 400-person auditorium. Titus "accused" Porter of "b

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Emanuel to stand with Titus during education event Wednesday

2008-09-03T00:00:00Z

The presence of Emanuel, chair of the House Democratic Caucus, is yet another sign that the national Democratic organization is supporting Titus' bid to unseat incumbent US Rep. Jon Porter (R-Henderson). A statement from the Titus ...

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Talking points memoâ€™s republican september pm

2008-09-02T00:00:00Z

â€œI think itâ€™s going to be incredibly difficult for her, but itâ€™s her choice and I donâ€™t mean to disparage it. Women have to make hard choices every day.â€ Rep. Jon Porter will be getting substantial help from his party as the ...

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Porter skips convo for Afgahnistan, Pakistan trip

2008-09-02T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Jon Porter wonâ€™t be among those attending the Republican National Convention here this week. Nevada Republican Party chair Sue Lowden told PolitickerNV.com in a short interview this morning that Porter â€œhas a busy schedule at ...

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House incumbents, Titus easily win primaries

2008-08-30T00:00:00Z

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Nevada's three House incumbents and two top Democratic challengers have won their respective primaries. In Nevada's 3rd Congressional District, Republican Rep. Jon Porter won...

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real clear politics

2008-08-29T00:00:00Z

... more conservative district, according new poll Forget Rep Jon Porter has strong Obama has just released statement condemning Russia's recognition Abkhazia and South Ossetia independent states condemn Russia's decision recognize ...

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real clear politics

2008-08-29T00:00:00Z

... Nevada Republicans could have bumpy ride ahead Silver State's other, more conservative district, according new poll Forget Rep Jon Porter has strong do not think last night accomplished much Barack Obama Once again networks only ...

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Nader Ponders Run, Calls Clinton 'Coward' - Common Dreams

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

"You know the two parties are still converging -- they don't even debate ... If sheâ€™sa flip-flopper on drilling, so is McCain - Las Vegas Sun Republican Rep. Jon Porter has taken to calling his Democrati...

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NV GOP in for Heller of a ride

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

With one of their party's incumbents already in trouble, Nevada Republicans could have a bumpy ride ahead in the Silver State's other, more conservative district, according to a new poll. Forget Rep. Jon Porter, who has a strong challenger in the state'

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I believe it is no exaggeration to say, that since the revolution of

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

With one of their partyâ€™s incumbents already in trouble, Nevada Republicans could have a bumpy ride ahead in the Silver Stateâ€™s other, more conservative district, according to a new poll. Forget Rep. Jon Porter, who has a strong â€¦ ...

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If she’s a flip-flopper on drilling, so is McCain - Las Vegas Sun

2008-08-21T16:36:00Z

Republican Rep. Jon Porter has taken to calling his Democratic challenger, Dina Titus, a “flip-flopper” on the issue of offshore oil drilling, which bot

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If sheâ€™sa flip-flopper on drilling, so is McCain

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

Republican Rep. Jon Porter has taken to calling his Democratic challenger, Dina Titus, a â€œflip-flopperâ€ on the issue of offshore oil drilling, which both candidates support.

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If sheâ€™sa flip-flopper on drilling, so is McCain - Las Vegas Sun

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

Republican Rep. Jon Porter has taken to calling his Democratic challenger, Dina Titus, a â€œflip-flopperâ€ on the issue of offshore oil drilling, which both candidates support. He says she opposed it last year. â€œI donâ€™t think we can afford

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