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Reid ad says he's 'America's most powerful senator'

By Michael O'Brien - 11/13/09 02:38 PM ET

Senate Majority Leader (D-Nev.) is touting his Senate influence in his latest campaign ad.

The top Senate Democrat, who has looked vulnerable to a Republican challenger in 2010 in a series of opinion polls, is on-air in Nevada boasting of his clout in a 60-second TV ad.

"He's the most powerful senator Nevada has ever had, and Harry Reid's working harder than ever to get Nevada's economy back on track," the narrator in the ad says.

The ad lays out a number of projects Reid has helped obtain or preserve for his home state.

"America's most powerful senator," the ad concludes. "Harry Reid: Determination that makes a difference."

The ad goes on air as Reid's mettle as the top Senate Democrat is tested during a tumultuous debate over healthcare, where the majority leader is working diligently to bring all 60 members of his party onboard with legilslation.

Watch Reid's ad below:

Source:
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/67717-reid-ad-says-hes-americas-most-powerful-senator

Comments (29)

The very fact that Dingy Harry is calling himself "America's most powerful senator" is prima-facie evidence as to why he needs to be removed from power next November! Pride goes before a fall, Harry.BY FunkyD on 11/13/2009 at 15:47
Simple: He is. That's why he is able to fund Nevada Medicaid ( and buy Nevada votes) with Federal tax dollars I pay here in Alabama, and no one raises [***] about it.BY Greg on 11/13/2009 at 16:14
Harry, I finished watching your new AD, my question is ?? with B—— like that how do you get your pants on.BY Jpefatalaw on 11/13/2009 at 17:49
Oh Mr.Powerful Reid, we also have your type in Arizona and they too shall fall in 2010.Enjoy it while it lasts!!!BY Joefatalaw on 11/13/2009 at 17:59
Harry, we know you are trying to conceal the true content of your bill and slam it through before we realize how devastating it would be. Too late; BY David Toy on 11/13/2009 at 18:50
Here's my plan: I'm getting 100 post cards today. (I sent cards, e-mails, called, before last Sat. vote), but I am stepping it up a notch. I am trying to get as many people to write up to 100 as I can, and get them to recruit others to do the same. We all read these articles and blog. Believe me, the postcards are much better on your blood pressure. Let's get the postcards going. We have to fight. I would love to see the postman carry BAGS into the senators' offices that all say "NO" to the healthcare bill. PLEASE WRITE WITH ME!BY Kathi on 11/14/2009 at 07:38
oh harry harry harry. you are looking more like tom daschle everyday. enjoy your power harry. in about 13 months, you'll be sitting on a porch somewhere with lou dobbs. too funny.BY fred on 11/14/2009 at 09:48
At 0:35. Why is Sen. Reid in a private doctor's exam room with a mother and her child?BY aquaviva on 11/14/2009 at 10:28
harry who?????? oh ya— he is the guy who doesn't have a clue about the USA— send him back to his mommy!BY SAL on 11/14/2009 at 10:28
must be a model is that picture… harry never travels with his wife… and oh, that cabin… right out of the movie Deliverance…BY clearmind on 11/14/2009 at 10:46

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