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Lowden Runs From Rand Paul On Civil Rights After Communications Flops

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Sue Lowden, who is vying for the Republican nomination for Senate in Nevada, initially declined to state whether she thought the 1964 Civil Rights Act should extend to private businesses in an interview this week on the Las Vegas talk show "Face to Face" before quickly scrambling to clarify her position. When host Jon Ralston pressed Lowden on her stance on civil rights in the wake of the controversy surrounding Kentucky GOP Senate candidate Rand Paul's statements on the matter, the Nevada hopeful all but dismissed the question. "I'm more interested in what we're doing here in Nevada," Lowden said when asked by Ralston to state her views on the Civil Rights Act. "It's a simple question, but it's a 'gotcha' question and frankly I wouldn't even know Rand Paul if I saw him on TV." But following Lowden's talk show appearance, she released a statement communicating a clearer message:

"After reviewing the comments and news stories from Kentucky, I want voters to know that I strongly support all aspects of the Civil Rights Act, just as I strongly believe it applies to my private business and all others," she said in a statement. "My focus has been on campaigning here in Nevada and therefore I have not paid close attention to races outside of our state."

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Sue Lowden, who is vying for the Republican nomination for Senate in Nevada, initially declined to state whether she thought the 1964 Civil Rights Act should extend to private businesses in an interview this week on the Las Vegas talk show "Face to Face" before quickly scrambling to clarify her position.

When host Jon Ralston pressed Lowden on her stance on civil rights in the wake of the controversy surrounding Kentucky GOP Senate candidate Rand Paul's statements on the matter, the Nevada hopeful all but dismissed the question.

"I'm more interested in what we're doing here in Nevada," Lowden said when asked by Ralston to state her views on the Civil Rights Act. "It's a simple question, but it's a 'gotcha' question and frankly I wouldn't even know Rand Paul if I saw him on TV."

But following Lowden's talk show appearance, she released a statement communicating a clearer message:

"After reviewing the comments and news stories from Kentucky, I want voters to know that I strongly support all aspects of the Civil Rights Act, just as I strongly believe it applies to my private business and all others," she said in a statement. "My focus has been on campaigning here in Nevada and therefore I have not paid close attention to races outside of our state."

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-- ELYSE SIEGEL

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highflag said on 8 Saturday 2010 am31 10:05 am: As a 35-year resident of Nevada, I've been able to watch the rise of Sue Lowden over the years. From pageant queen to TV news reader, from casino-mogul's wife to Republican activist. The one constant in her public life has been her disconnect with the trials and tribulations of working-class people. So it comes as no great surprise that she would wind up with one of her designer-pumped feet planted firmly in her mouth. To my delight, she managed to do it before the election. Here in the Silver State, we have a Governor who has distinguished himself by scandal, both personal and political since day one. We have a junior Senator who cuckolds his best-friend, and then tries to buy-off the unhappy couple with daddy's money, all-the-while hanging out with his "C Street" pals for a bit of scripture-reading. Now the voters seem to want to oust Harry Reid. An actual rags-to-riches story, who has managed to ascend to the utmost levels of D.C. power. Someone who represents our sparsely-populated state disproportionately to our numbers. In his place, they want to add another out-of-touch silver-spooner with zero influence or connections. Granted, Harry comes up a bit short in the charisma department, but we're already amply represented by the "great-hair" politicians. I hope that Lowden's revealing slip about "co-chicken-pay" will be enough to shake my fellow voters to their senses...

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[alvdh1]

12:20 PM on 05/25/2010

I think a few election commissioners are running afowl on this issue.

[Michael Ganci]

11:42 AM on 05/25/2010

This seems like a First Amendment violation to me. The Chicken Suit represents expressive political speech and polling places are by their very purpose venues that are made open to the public for political expression.

[goodboy2010]

09:51 AM on 05/25/2010

I think this is america and people should be able to wear chicken suits if they wish....besides that would just show everyone exactly who the chicken Shi+'s are. ha ha ha

[free thinker 3-5-7]

09:32 AM on 05/25/2010

Now where is Rand and the tea party defenders of the constitution, is this not a violation of free speech. I hear crickets.

[CaroleK1970]

12:50 AM on 05/25/2010

I think the more interesting story is that Chicken Coops everywhere banned all Sue Lowden campaign posters

[AirViceMarshalPark]

01:35 AM on 05/25/2010

Chicken Coops may not be used as polling places, either.

[joeperc]

12:44 AM on 05/25/2010

corporations can give unlimited $ to campaigns, but I can't wear a chicken suit? Whose free speech is being protected here?

[CaroleK1970]

12:52 AM on 05/25/2010

Can we at least dress up as eggs?

[termgirl]

12:11 AM on 05/25/2010

I think a turkey costume would also work in this case.

[free thinker 3-5-7]

09:33 AM on 05/25/2010

oh yeah because i could probably get a triple bypass with a few chickens, but with turkey I should be able to get a pace maker. Turkey is more expensive than chicken is some places lol

[termgirl]

09:39 AM on 05/25/2010

Exactly/

[jeanwny]

12:00 AM on 05/25/2010

Her campaign manager referred to them as Harry Reid's chickens, WHAT????????

[MJ36559]

11:17 PM on 05/24/2010

Thank you, Arizona! Alabama politics look fairly sane again.

[scottymac11]

11:16 PM on 05/24/2010

I would show up with a sign with a picture of a chicken in a nurses uniform. Offering one in every pot for health care if she is elected.

[JoeTroll]

11:06 PM on 05/24/2010

Were chicken suits allowed prior to this?

[termgirl]

12:03 AM on 05/25/2010

lol. Good question.

[KIVPossum]

04:28 AM on 05/25/2010

Evidently yes. Political garb is never allowed, and the chicken checkups business has made chicken outfits fall into the catagory.

Now, what about carrying a rubber chicken?

[henrypapillon]

10:48 PM on 05/24/2010

They sure laid an egg on that one.

[Nick1128]

10:44 PM on 05/24/2010

America - ain't it great! We may not have the best electoral system (too long, too expensive, too influenced by big money contributors), but no country on the planet can beat us for sheer, unadulterated, laugh-out-loud zaniness in our politics! So many "family-value" politicians caught with their pants down, I've lost count. An anti-vice attorney general who is a call girls best customer. A governor who gives new meaning to the phase "hike the Appalachian Trail". An Alaska hockey-mom being nominated for VP in plot so improbable, it wouldn't be believable in a straight-to-video movie. An anti-gay crusader vacationing with a rentaboy escort. And now, as if competing for the most absurd line of the year, Sue "chickens-for-check-ups" Lowden! Of course, there is a sad, discouraging side to these stories, but let's savor the wonderful entertainment value for a moment!

[freelancerighter]

10:54 PM on 05/24/2010

Once again...a sense of humor saves the pluckin' day..

[MJ36559]

11:18 PM on 05/24/2010

I would say, "Amen!" but "Cluck! Cluck!" might be more appropriate.

[johnsonc20]

10:25 PM on 05/24/2010

To quote Nelson Mundt: "HAA-haaa!"

[tangelan]

10:17 PM on 05/24/2010

Hey republicans, the first amendment applies to everyone, not just you. What about our freedoms? And what about that poor person that HAS to dress in a chicken costume for work and doesn't have time to change before he/she votes? I'm guessing that voter fraud hotline will be lit up again.

[Frazzled2]

01:39 AM on 05/25/2010

Not to worry - early voting is available for two weeks! :)

[tangelan]

07:41 AM on 05/25/2010

Yes heck it is somethin to worry about. I should be able to come to the polls when I want to, not plan my schedule based on rules made by republicans. If I work at KFC or my job involves me wearing a uniform, I should be able to vote. Tell a teabagger they can't carry their weapons or misspelled signs and see what happens.