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'''Nevada''' is the seventh-largest state by geography in the [[United States]]. Although it is known for [[liberal]] vices such as [[gambling]] and [[prostitution]], its voters are generally [[conservative]] and voted for [[George W. Bush]] twice, qualifying it as a [[red state]]. Its senators include [[Harry Reid]], the [[Democratic]] Senate Majority Leader, and John Ensign, a Republican | '''Nevada''' is the seventh-largest state by geography in the [[United States]]. Although it is known for [[liberal]] vices such as [[gambling]] and [[prostitution]], its voters are generally [[conservative]] and voted for [[George W. Bush]] twice, qualifying it as a [[red state]]. Its senators include [[Harry Reid]], the [[Democratic]] Senate Majority Leader, and John Ensign, a Republican | ||
| − | Nevada was | + | Nevada was admitted to the Union by [[Abraham Lincoln]] during the [[Civil War]]; as a result, the State's mottos include "Battle Born."<ref>http://www.leg.state.nv.us/general/FACTS.cfm</ref> |
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Revision as of 07:01, March 13, 2007
Nevada is the seventh-largest state by geography in the United States. Although it is known for liberal vices such as gambling and prostitution, its voters are generally conservative and voted for George W. Bush twice, qualifying it as a red state. Its senators include Harry Reid, the Democratic Senate Majority Leader, and John Ensign, a Republican
Nevada was admitted to the Union by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War; as a result, the State's mottos include "Battle Born."[1]