Quotes of the week

“Worker’s paradise”
—description of Nevada over a story by blogger Timothy Egan (who mainly dealt with union members in Las Vegas), Jan. 9.

“It just so happens that the Democratic presidential candidates are campaigning this week in the misogyny capital of America: Nevada.”
—New York Times columnist Bob Herbert, Jan. 15.

“And good evening everyone. You might be surprised to see us at this hour. We promised you we would air the Democratic presidential debate.”
—KRNV anchor Joe Hart, tactfully explaining NBC’s arrogant blackout of Reno from broadcast of the debate.