Rory Reid's gamble on Clinton turns riskier (Harry Reid's son)

[ursi]

January 8, 2008

Few people in Nevada will be watching the results of New Hampshire's presidential primary tonight with more interest than Rory Reid.

As Sen. Hillary Clinton's state campaign chairman, Reid has become the go-to guy for the presidential candidate, giving the mild-mannered Clark County commissioner a high-profile role on a national stage for the first time.

It seemed a safe bet when he came out for Clinton nearly a year ago. But since then, it's become apparent just how risky the move was for Reid.

With Clinton's third-place finish in Iowa and with some polls showing her trailing Illinois Sen. Barack Obama by double digits in New Hampshire, her showing in Nevada's Jan. 19 caucus will be perhaps the most important moment in Reid's budding career - the difference between potentially having a powerful ally in the White House and simply having a friend in New York.

As a politician, Reid is known for his caution and has never faced a tough election. Thus, in a sense, his political wits are being tested for the first time.

Part of the reason Reid has so much on the line is that his role in Clinton's campaign is a unique one.

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[medeak]

1. Harry Reid says

"I have nothing to do with Rory"...??????