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| − | '''Nevada''' is the seventh-largest state 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]]. Perplexingly, its senators include [[Harry Reid]], the [[Democratic]] Senate Majority Leader. | + | '''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]]. Perplexingly, its senators include [[Harry Reid]], the [[Democratic]] Senate Majority Leader. |
Nevada was founded by [[Abraham Lincoln]] during the [[Civil War]]; as a result, the State's motto is "Battle Born." | Nevada was founded by [[Abraham Lincoln]] during the [[Civil War]]; as a result, the State's motto is "Battle Born." | ||
[[Category:US state]] | [[Category:US state]] | ||
Revision as of 06:54, 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. Perplexingly, its senators include Harry Reid, the Democratic Senate Majority Leader.
Nevada was founded by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War; as a result, the State's motto is "Battle Born."