Word: nevadan
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Laxalt has not ruled out a run for President himself in 1988, although he is not well known nationally. There has been talk of a Supreme Court or ambassadorial appointment, but many believe the Nevadan is looking for consulting or legal work and wants to take advantage of his clout with the Administration. "He needs a base to make money," said a Nevada political leader. "That base will be gone when his best friend goes...
...opinion is shared by many local citizens. Asserts Hank Greenspun, the publisher of the Las Vegas Sun: "If you're a Nevadan, you're guilty until proved innocent." Federal investigators adamantly defend their actions. Nevada, says retired FBI Agent Joseph Yablonsky, u who headed the Claiborne probe, has too long operated like "a foreign protectorate ... We've had to plant the American flag in the desert...
...with a smile. His other direct line to the White House is through Senator Paul Laxalt of Nevada. Because of Laxalt's close friendship with Reagan, some saw him as a potential rival to Baker as leader of the Senate. The morning after Election Day, Baker asked the Nevadan to support him for the majority leadership. Laxalt agreed, and became a member of Baker's inner circle. Says Baker: "He's a good friend to have...