By Michael O’Brien

If the Nevada Senate election were held today, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) says he’d win.

Reid, the top Senate Democrat, who’s facing arguably the toughest reelection fight of his career, expressed confidence that he would pull out a victory this fall.

“If the election were held today, I’d win,” the senator told the Nevada Appeal in an interview.

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Washington, DC— Nevada Senator Harry Reid released the following statement today as unemployment insurance and health benefits are set to expire for hundreds of thousands of Americans tomorrow morning.  Republicans blocked extension of these critical benefits again last month:

“Families in Nevada and across America are struggling to make ends meet, and many are relying on unemployment insurance and health benefits as they look to find work.   It is inexcusable and irresponsible for Republicans to once again block the extension of these benefits.  Their excuses ring hollow to American workers who lost their jobs through no fault of their own and are trying to put food on the table, pay the rent, and take their children to the doctors.

“I am focused on passing our jobs agenda to put America back to work and support unemployed workers while they look for new jobs. I remain committed to extending these benefits short-term while we work toward a long-term solution.”

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Washington, DC— Nevada Senator Harry Reid released the following statement today in reaction to President Obama’s announcement of 15 recess appointments to his administration:

“Nominees under President Obama have fared worse than others in recent memory. Regrettably, Senate Republicans have dedicated themselves to a failed strategy to cripple President Obama’s economic initiatives by stalling key Administration nominees at every turn. With the recess appointments of these highly-qualified individuals, President Obama has shown that he is serious about getting the right team in place to create jobs and protect the American workforce, and I support his decision.”

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