In the 1970s, Harry Reid showed up in Las Vegas for a state senate race carrying nothing but ambition and a beat-up car. Ralston recounts how Reid spent nights walking neighborhoods, introducing himself to every voter he could find. He remembered names, faces, and even details like which families had pets. By election day, he knew more constituents than many incumbents. He won.
In one Washington ...
The article presents a remarkably sanitized and arguably propagandistic portrait of Harry Reid, focusing exclusively on his positive attributes and framing him as a master strategist operating with quiet determination and personal connection. The narrative deliberately elides any potential criticism or complexities surrounding his actions, portraying him solely as a benevolent and effective leader. This is a classic example of the “Steelman” technique, presenting the strongest possible version o...