Reid’s Handpicked Candidate Kate Marshall Would Raise Debt Ceiling With No Spending Cuts

Harry Reid’s handpicked candidate, Nevada treasurer Kate Marshall, secured the Democrat nomination for the special election in Nevada’s second congressional district.

“The most powerful Democrat in the U.S. Senate has already pledged his support for Marshall, helping her raise $92,379 so far, according to Marshall’s campaign.” (Ray Hagar, “Amodei, Marshall shift right in U.S. House race,” Reno Gazette Journal, 6/26/2011)

Like Harry Reid, Kate Marshall would also raise the debt ceiling without any spending reductions alongside it.

“State Treasurer Kate Marshall, said the limit must be raised to avoid a potential financial disaster. Marshall likened the situation to paying a mortgage.” (KOLO, “America is Almost out of Money, 6/26/2011)

It should come as no surprise that Harry Reid handpicked Kate Marshall for her commitment to a ‘clean’ debt ceiling vote with no spending cuts.

NRCC Comment:

“Kate Marshall’s attempt to disguise herself as a moderate Democrat will be unmasked once Nevada voters learn about her reckless tax-and-spend record. As Harry Reid’s handpicked candidate, Marshall whole-heartedly supports increasing Obama’s debt limit without cuts to further Washington’s spending addiction.” – Tyler Q. Houlton, NRCC Spokesman