Questions Being Solicited for Nevada debate

By: PM
Published On: 1/7/2008 11:11:32 AM

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There is an opportunity to submit a question for the candidates at the NBC-hosted Nevada debate (aka Hillary's firewall).

Nevadans will make history on Saturday, January 19th with our "First in the West" presidential caucus. Nevada was selected as an early caucus state based in part on its diversity. Nevada is nearly 40% minority including significant Hispanic, African American, and Asian populations.

Here is the link:  http://www.januarydebate.com/

Here's a link to an early story on the dynamics of Nevada, from an in-state newspaper.  http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs....

I have not seen any updated Nevada polling.  http://www.pollster.com/08-NV-...   I guess the pollsters will descend on Nevada right after NH.  Nevada is a caucus state, so pollsters will have to "adjust" once again.
My question:

The second major "fold" decision in Texas hold-em is on the turn. Assuming you call the turn, you should call the river because it would be a disaster to fold the winning hand on the river. Calling the turn and the river means investing 2 big bets, equivalent to 4 small bets. Assuming the pot is raised preflop and just one bet is made postflop, you would have only invested 3 bets to see the turn. Thus, you can fold at the turn and lose slightly less than half the money you would have lost had you called to a showdown.  Analogizing to this election, how do you view your election chances and when will you throw in your cards?


Comments



My question: (faithfull - 1/7/2008 6:56:00 PM)
America's extensive use of coal has brought a litany of pressing concerns from people across the political spectrum. From mountaintop removal mining and worker safety on the extraction end, to unhealthy pollution which speeds global warming on the emissions end, coal has many issues which need to be dealt with.
Do you agree with Nevada's Senior Senator, Majority Leader Harry Reid, that we should build no new coal-fired power plants?