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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNevada elected a dead GOP man (Dennis Hof) wins election
Nicoxw1
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Nevada elected a dead Republican pimp.
This is not a joke.
Dennis Hof was a pimp, died, stayed on the ballot, voters were notified of his death and 70% of them voted for him anyway.
Once again,
THEY VOTED FOR A PIMP'S CORPSE.
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Nevada elected a dead GOP man (Dennis Hof) wins election (Original Post)
iluvtennis
Nov 2018
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and a dead vile pig and brothel owner at that. and they call liberals morally deficit!
LoverofDawgz
Nov 2018
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CaliforniaPeggy
(149,791 posts)1. So what happens now?
Does the runner-up get the job, or is there another election, or what?
dalton99a
(81,700 posts)3. They will select a Republican
According to the Nevada secretary of state, a Hof victory ensures that the state Assembly seat will remain in Republican hands, as the three county commissioners will convene and select a replacement from the GOP. Herzik said that probably helped solidify the seat for Republicans and gave comfort to those who may have felt uneasy about electing a brothel owner.
http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-nevada-dead-candidate-20181106-story.html
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,791 posts)4. Thanks for the info! n/t
iluvtennis
(19,905 posts)6. Article on process Clark Count Commissioner using to select a replacement
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,791 posts)7. Ah, thank you!
LoverofDawgz
(71 posts)2. and a dead vile pig and brothel owner at that. and they call liberals morally deficit!
LisaM
(27,850 posts)5. Because if he won, the appointee has to be from the same party.
I don't think it's a great rule, but since it was too late to take off his name, people basically voted party. I likely would have done the same, to be truthful, preserved a seat for my party.
Sneederbunk
(14,319 posts)8. Memories of Ashcroft defeated by a dead guy
Quiet_Dem_Mom
(599 posts)9. GOP couldn't get away from Hof fast enough when he won primary
until he dropped dead. Refused to fund his campaign and definitely didnt offer any campaign help.
Plot twist: GOP dude who lost to Hof in primary is putting his name in as a possible appointee. Probably made NV GOPs day when he was found dead in his cathouse
NV, the FL of the West
kurtcagle
(1,605 posts)10. Okay this has to be said
What happens in Vegas apparently stays in Vegas.