Dennis Kucinich

NBC's Tim Russert and Brian Williams at the Cashman Theater Tuesday.: Getty Images PhotoPolitickerNV was inside the Cashman Theater debate hall during Tuesday night’s Democratic debate.  Here’s a sneak peek of what went on in the hall while the cameras weren’t rolling.

The crowd was in high spirits before any of the debate’s participants even took the stage.  Nevada Democratic chairwoman Jill Derby and U.S. Sen. Harry Reid each received partial standing ovations as they thanked the various sponsors of the debate, the 100 Black Men of America, the African American Democratic Leadership Council, the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, IMPACTO, the College of Southern Nevada, the Nevada Democratic Party and NBC.

“Isn’t it great to be a Democrat in Nevada tonight?” Reid asked the crowd to cheers and applause.

NBC has filed an appeal with the Nevada Supreme Court to keep Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich from participating in tonight’s debate, the AP reports.  read more »

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It looks like Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich will be allowed to participate in Tuesday night’s debate, the AP is reporting.

This is obvious, but still noteworthy: the last time the Democratic presidential candidates were in Nevada for a nationally televised debate was in November -- a virtual circus that included seven presidential candidates. Now, as the Democrats return to Las Vegas on Tuesday for their final debate before the January 19 caucus, just three candidates will participate: Hillary Clinton, John Edwards and Barack Obama.

Is Dennis Kucinich a serious candidate?  He is visiting Reno on Saturday, December 8th, appearing at Washoe County Democratic HQ.  How many people do you think will come "Meet Dennis Kucinich?"

Actor and comedian Carlos Alazraqui.: Getty Images PhotoActor and comedian Carlos Alazraqui, who plays Deputy James Garcia on the hit Comedy Central show “Reno 911,” will take part in three events for New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson’s campaign in Las Vegas tomorrow.  Ahead of his campaign swing, Alazraqui spoke candidly with PolitickerNV.com about politics, race, entertainers’ propensity toward liberalism and, of course, Bill Richardson.

Sen. Hillary Clinton speaks to Clark County Democrats at annual Jefferson-Jackson dinnerMore than 2,000 Democrats helped raise an estimated $300,000 for Clark County Democrats at a post-debate Jefferson-Jackson dinner at the Paris Hotel that attracted eight Democratic presidential candidates.

Democratic National Chairman Howard Dean took advantage of the partisan audience – still pumped with excitement from the nationally-televised presidential debate at UNLV – to take a few shots at the Republican field for their lack of diversity.

“When you look at our candidates,” said Dean. “We look like America. The Republicans look like America in the 1950s. They are the party that is looking backwards; we’re the party that is looking forwards. And when they open their mouths, they sound like they’re from the 1850s.”