Winning the West Nevada

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Public lands are seen as important to Nevada’s economyand quality of life

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The desert landscapes,mountains and valleys,

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outdoor spaces that make upour public lands are an

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Our deserts, mountains, valleys, recreation areas and

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Nevada’s outdoor tourism and

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Nevadans are frequent visitors of public lands andbelieve many public lands sites are important parts of

the state’s economy and heritage

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Few believe there is too much public land in Nevada

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Designating Gold Butte as a national monument to protectthe land is a proposal voters agree on across parties

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A strong public lands platform should touch uponeconomic impact, access and preservation

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Would the following proposals regarding public

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Voters support a combination of renewable and traditionalenergy development on public lands over a ban

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Encourage the development of solar, geothermaland wind energy projects on public lands

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Continue mining and oil and gas drilling on publiclands, but with additional environmental

protections in place


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Proposals on increased motorized vehicle use,additional private development and selling public land

turn off many voters

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Open up more wilderness areas to motorized

vehicle useXY W WA


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Voters primarily see public lands as a place to expandrenewable energy and build outdoor recreation opportunities

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Which of the following is the best use of Nevada’s public landsto help the state’s economy?

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What energy source or sources should we prioritize in theAmerican West over the next ten years?


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Solar companies are generally well-liked; the utilitiescommission, oil and coal companies are less liked

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On energy proposals, there is consensus onrenewables, mining royalties, and banning nuclear

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Would the following positions a candidate might

take make you more or less likely to support that

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Ticket splitters gravitate towards a balanced approachfrom a candidate over party affiliation

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Now I am going to read you a couple of descriptions of potential political

candidates. Between the following two candidates, which would you be more

inclined to vote for?

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A Democratic candidate who believes that the deserts and mountains help make Nevada

special, and are an important part of the state’s tourism economy; who believes recreation

and renewable energy should be priorities on our pubic lands; and who believes that

through collaboration with local communities, we can find balance in the management of

our pubic lands.

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A Republican candidate who believes states should be able to manage their own public

lands, not federal bureaucrats; who supports selling some public lands to close the budget

deficit; who stands alongside Cliven Bundy and his family; who opposes new federal

monuments and instead prioritizes the development of public lands to help grow our

economy.

A Republican candidate who believes that the deserts and mountains help make Nevada

special, and are an important part of the state’s tourism economy; who believes recreation

and renewable energy should be priorities on our pubic lands; and who believes that

through collaboration with local communities, we can find balance in the management of

our pubic lands.

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Most have heard about the Bundy dispute, nearly halfdisagree with his approach while only a third agree

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IF HEARD ABOUT THE DISPUTE: Based on what you have heard, do you agree or disagree with

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Political Cheat Sheet for Candidates

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DEMOCRATICCANDIDATES

Nevada's public lands are an important part of what makes Nevada a good place to live. ! !

Protect access to outdoor spaces for camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, and other outdoorrecreation

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Help promote and expand our outdoor tourism economy ! !

Invest in the development of renewable energy sources like wind, solar and geothermal ! !

Designate the Gold Butte area as a National Monument ! !

There is too much public land in Nevada " "

Store nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain " "

Open up more wilderness areas to motorized vehicle use "

Open up public lands to more private development " "

Sell public lands to reduce the budget deficit " "

Support Cliven Bundy "


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