As many as 10 Republicans have suggested they will run in the June primary, with former state party leader Sue Lowden and UNLV basketball star-turned-businessman Danny Tarkanian emerging to lead the pack. Reid also faces a potential challenge from a perennial candidate now running as a Democrat.
Reid’s campaign has been working to raise a $25 million war chest, run TV ads and re-introduce the powerful senator to the state’s transient population.
In many ways, the new ranking is more a psychological shift rather than one that would dramatically alter the dynamics or mechanics of the race.
“National Republicans made it clear from day one that Sen. Reid would be their top political target,” said Reid campaign manager Brandon Hall. “We will continue to build an aggressive campaign so Sen. Reid can continue his work to create jobs and turn around Nevada’s struggling economy.”
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