Ensign Scandal Could Further Damage Nevada GOP

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The Las Vegas Sun points out that Sen. John Ensign’s (R-NV) sex scandal could be yet another problem for the state GOP in Nevada — who currently lack any real leaders due to other scandals and lousy recent elections.

For example, Gov. Jim Gibbons is currently going through a messy divorce, and is one of the most unpopular governors in the country according to polls.

In addition, Ensign’s record as a strong social conservative could damage him. “The problem is, he’s another one of these Bible-thumping Republicans,” said an anonymous Republican operative, who added: “When you take the social conservative banner, there’s a higher level of scrutiny on these kinds of things.”

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