Dina Titus Asks Nevadans to Join Campaign to Take Back their State

State Senator Dina Titus stood before an ebullient crowd tonight as the Democratic nominee for governor and asked Nevadans to join her in a campaign to put the people's interests first and create a new era focused on quality education, better jobs, affordable and accessible health care and protection of the state's environment.

"What we celebrate here tonight is not just a primary victory for the Dina Titus campaign," Dina Titus told a crowd of supporters at the Nevada State Education Association headquarters in Las Vegas. "No, indeed. We're not celebrating the end of something. We are celebrating the beginning - a new day -- the first day of the march to Carson City to take back the government for the people of Nevada. Are you ready to begin that march? It's time!"

Dina Titus won with 53 percent of the Democratic vote and said the General Election campaign will present the many differences between herself and Republican opponent Jim Gibbons on issues important to Nevadans, including education, health care, energy costs, ethics in government, economic development and environmental protection.

"I have a record to stand on and a plan to build on," Nevada Senate Minority Leader Dina Titus said, noting she has been at the forefront of progressive legislation since her election to the Nevada Legislature in 1988 and appointment as minority leader in 1992. "I have built a strong record of legislation in the areas of greatest concern to Nevadans: education, health care, senior and veterans' issues, the environment, and fighting crime."

Outlining her vision for the state, Dina Titus said: "Nevada deserves better than to be at the bottom of every good list and the top of every bad one. All Nevadans should have accessible, affordable health care. All children are entitled to a quality education, and all seniors should be able to keep their homes." Dina Titus said she is committed to instituting all-day kindergarten for all Nevada children, creating better-paying jobs with health benefits for Nevada families and reducing energy costs that are draining family budgets.

Noting that Jim Gibbons decided to run for governor only after being turned down by his party's leadership to head a congressional subcommittee, Dina Titus said, "Being governor of Nevada is my first choice. My only choice. And that's why I've been working so hard to earn your support in this race. I'm optimistic about Nevada's future and excited about leading the state in new directions.

"There's no question about it. Tonight's results prove it. The people of Nevada want change, and my campaign is all about change," Dina Titus said. "My fellow legislators will tell you that I'm a consensus builder. I know what works in state government and what needs fixing. I am ready to hit the ground running as your next governor. We have shown that together we can defy conventional wisdom and change the political landscape of Nevada. Let's do it again. It's time."

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