Jon Ralston

Jon Ralston

@RalstonFlash Las Vegas Sun Blogger and Host of Face to Face
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I am a political journalist in Nevada with a statewide TV program, email newsletter and columns. Email me at ralstonflash@gmail.com
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RT @ChadPergram: Senate Ethics Cmte also admonishes DeMint aide Bernhardt for setting up mtgs w/ fmr Ensign aide Hampton.
Coburn apparently "did not meet the...higher standards expected of a U.S. senator." Oh? Really? Which senators? #ironyalert
Here's the "letter of qualified admonition" Ethics sent to Coburn -- can hear the wrist slap all the way out here: http://t.co/eEUW56sA
Who doesn't remember the days when Sen. Coburn invoked doctor-patient privilege to stiff-arm Ethics? John Ensign's gynecologist!
My column: Where's the outrage as O'Reilly and friend slander Las Vegas? http://t.co/emr5Vkwl

My column: Where's the outrage as O'Reilly and friend slander Las Vegas?

May 25, 2012 - lasvegassun.com
By Jon Ralston Friday, May 25, 2012 | 8:33 a.m. Bill O'Reilly sent producer Jesse Watters to Las Vegas supposedly to investigate why unemployment is high and he produced all right -- one of the most asinine segments ever about the city, I report Continue reading →
MT @STetreaultDC: Pro-#Yucca GOPers fume over Macfarlane nom to #NRC. Only brite: Jaczko gone http://t.co/rs9LMhwM /#pavlov

Committee Leaders Respond to President’s Nomination of Macfarlane for NRC Chairman

May 25, 2012 - energycommerce.house.gov
WASHINGTON, DC – House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), Energy and Power Subcommittee Chairman Ed Whitfield (R-KY), and Environment and the Economy Subcommittee Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL) made the following statement in response to today’s announcement by the White House that President Obama will nominate Allison Macfarlane to replace Gregory Jaczko as Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission:“We are hopeful that the announcement of Allison Macfarlane will bring about a swift close to Chairman Jaczko’s tumultuous and controversial tenure.“Unfortunately, the White House seems to be replacing one anti-nuclear activist with another. The president’s choice in Allison Macfarlane, an outspoken opponent of Yucca Mountain, underscores the Obama administration’s misplaced priorities when it comes to nuclear policy.“Macfarlane’s selection reveals that President Obama and Harry ... Continue reading →
By the way, Christie says Ne-VAH-duh on the audio, which is, as you all know, an unforgivable sin. #effeteeasternelitism
Here's the audio of Chris Christie talking about legalizing sports betting and then suing feds to ensure legality: http://t.co/saaQcY7j

NJ Gov. Christie endorses legalized sports betting

May 25, 2012 - youtube.com
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie endorses legalized sports betting and says the state will file a federal lawsuit at the University of Delaware's Center for Political Communication on Nov. 16. Continue reading →
RT @mfuehrme: Galaxy Quest. Tim Allen was in the Santa Clause Series and Alan Rickman was in Die Hard./Yes! #morningflashfridaymovietrivia
RT @HelenFFW: @RalstonFlash bill Swackhamer was Speaker and appointed Sec. Of State by O'Callaghan/Nicely done. #morningflashtrivia
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