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Jun. 23, 2008
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McCain Nevada leader chosen

Krolicki 'thrilled' to be chairman in battleground state

By MOLLY BALL
REVIEW-JOURNAL

The presidential campaign of Republican John McCain has tapped Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki to serve as Nevada campaign chairman.

Krolicki said Sunday he was proud to be chosen for the honorary post leading the presumptive GOP nominee's effort in Nevada, a top swing state in the race for the presidency.

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"This is going to be quite a summer and fall, and the issues are complex," Krolicki said. "Nevada is certainly one of those states that can go either way. If they think I can add some value in Nevada, I'm thrilled to do so."

Krolicki, 47, was elected to the part-time lieutenant governor's position in 2006 after two terms as state treasurer.

Krolicki acknowledged that the Arizona senator was not his first choice in the Republican primary. In the Jan. 19 caucuses, he supported former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, who won the state.

"I have known Senator McCain for many years, and I respect him immensely," he said. "I just happened to have a particularly close friendship with Mitt Romney, who was advising and helping on our effort to get the 2018 Winter (Olympic) Games in Reno. But I am delighted to have a second opportunity to support McCain."

Krolicki said he did not agree with McCain's stances on the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository and on college sports betting, "but when you look at the totality of how he views government and what he would pursue as president, I wholeheartedly support him," he said.

"I think when you measure John McCain side by side with Barack Obama, there is no question of who I want to be the next president," Krolicki said. "Senator McCain's credentials for being commander in chief are unrivaled in the last 50 years. I agree with his philosophical approach to taxes, much of his energy portfolio, veterans, the Second Amendment and taxes."

With the planned special session of the state Legislature pushed off to the end of the week, Krolicki said he plans to accompany McCain when the Arizona senator visits Las Vegas on Wednesday.

In selecting Krolicki to head the Nevada campaign, the McCain team passed over the state's other Republican constitutional officer, Gov. Jim Gibbons. Krolicki said Gibbons would be part of the campaign effort.

"I'm sure he will have a role. He's the leading Republican in the state," he said. "How he will be utilized will be up to the governor and up to the McCain campaign."

Contact reporter Molly Ball at mball @reviewjournal.com or 702-387-2919.

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Please enter your name Name: Please enter your email Email: Please enter a comment COMMENTS : (word count limit is 300) You have reached the maximum number of words allowed Current Word Count: Joel wrote on June 24, 2008 12:21 PM: Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki is right on the money. I too wanted Romney as our President, but since McCain is our Republican choice, I will be fundraising for McCain. I think it is important that all Republicans should review both candidates, and though a lot of them do not like McCain at all and would rather vote for Obama, please remember the goal of America. We are a free country because of our mindset and love for life. Many would say that if we loved life, why are we in the Middle East? That is the main reason we are there is to protect human life and to provide an opportunity for a better life where they can choose and live in democracy. This is the main reason that I have chosen to be a Republican, though I was raised in a family of Democrats. It's important to remember who we are and what our role is in the world. Being a free country in this world also places a responsibility on our shoulders to protect others that call for our help. This is why I am voting for McCain...he is going to keep on fighting the good fight to keep help end the war in Iraq, we shouldn't back down as it is our goal to finish the fight and provide freedom for our Iraqi friends. I do hope that McCain picks Mitt as his V.P. choice as that would be the best choice for our economy at this time. Mitt Romney 4 Vice President!! tom wrote on June 23, 2008 07:07 PM: MaCain will win Nevada I don't think Nevada is ready for a socialist that we dont know anything about.we can't afford him.He will raise taxes ,start hundreds of social programs that taxpayers will have to fund.He scares me does he really care that much about America. Judy wrote on June 23, 2008 06:46 PM: Love that giant slapping sound. Turn the other cheek LuvGuv.... Nick wrote on June 23, 2008 01:25 PM: McSame is pathetic. Who wants a BUSH 3rd term? Bush and McSame are ruining this country. Dan wrote on June 23, 2008 11:12 AM: Congressman Rick Renzi was working on McCain's campaign in Arizona while Renzi was under Federal Investigation. Renzi steped down when he was indicted. McCain is demonstrating his poor choices during the election process. These poor choices will follow him if elect President. Steve wrote on June 23, 2008 10:46 AM: John Amnesty McCain lost my vote when he guaranteed 40 to 50 million ILLEGAL aliens that he would grant them amnesty yet again. The last amnesty granted in 1986, we were promised that would be the last one ever and that the borders would be secured to ensure it. Now he's going to grant another amnesty with the same unkept promise. Anyone stupid enough to vote for McAmnesty deserves the filth they get. Lee Yarbrough wrote on June 23, 2008 10:39 AM: I want to know if Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki will take a unpaid leave while he is working for McCain or do us tax payers get to foot the bill for him to work for someone else at our expense? dave404 wrote on June 23, 2008 09:53 AM: McCain knows this guy has been identified as breaking the law while state treasurer and accused of detroying all the state treasurer's records on his way out the door, right? McCain will come to regret this decision. Now our Lt. Governor's follies and alleged felonies, will become national fodder. Nevada, land of the dumb and dumber! Recall Gibbons wrote on June 23, 2008 07:44 AM: McCain lost my vote.