Dean Heller has stated that he will seek the Nevada Senate seat held by Senator Ensign. Last week, Senator Ensign announced that he would retire and not run for re-election. The Ensign departure could trigger a crowded Republican field but Heller is expected to be a strong favorite. Nevada is likely to support the Republican Presidential candidate in 2012 and the GOP Senate candidate will benefit from the political tide.
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Jim Sutliff