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Perhaps nothing better exemplifies the libertarian streak that runs through Nevada than the state's permissive policy on prostitution -- the ultimate expression of the live-and-let-live philosophy.

So, it should be no surprise that the presidential candidate with the purest libertarian bona fides picked up some X-rated support while campaigning in Reno last week.

To be more explicit, Nevada brothel owner Dennis Hof declared his support for Republican contender Ron Paul during Paul's campaign swing through the state.

The odd thing about it, however, is that it came about with the help of television news personality Tucker Carlson.

Carlson, who hosts the show "Tucker" on MSNBC, is traveling with Paul for a magazine article he is writing.

"Dennis Hof is a good friend of mine, so when we got to Nevada, I decided to call him up and see if he wanted to come check this guy out," Carlson said.

Paul spokesman Jeff Greenspan said Paul's campaign were surprised to see Carlson emerge from a limousine with Hof and two of his celebrity prostitutes to attend the morning's news conference at Lawlor Events Center.

Following the news conference, Hof said he was so impressed that he wanted to start raising money for Paul.

"I'll do it today," he said. "I'll get all the Bunnies together, and we can raise him some money. I'll put up a collection box outside the door. They can drop in $1 dollar, $5 dollar contributions."

Hof's prostitutes, Air Force Amy and Brooke Taylor, said they liked Paul's message, but wanted to learn more about the other candidates before making a decision.

Paul is an ardent libertarian who believes in returning the purview of the federal government back to what is articulated in the U.S. Constitution. He's a diehard supporter of states 'rights.

He's also a devout Christian, who opposes abortion.

"On a personal basis, he doesn't condone those things," Greenspan said about prostitution. "At the same time, from his campaign perspective, it's not the role of federal government and it's not in the constitution for federal government to regulate these things. The Nevada voters and Legislature have decided it is a legal activity

in this state."

Primary calendar finalized

Perhaps feeling the holiday spirit last week, New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner finally set the state's presidential primary date.

By state law, New Hampshire must hold the first primary in the nation. But with several states jockeying for an early position on the nominating calendar, Gardner had been holding out on setting the date. On Wednesday, he selected Jan. 8.

Here's what the final calendar looks like for Democrats: Jan. 3, Iowa; Jan. 8, New Hampshire; Jan. 15, Michigan (although four of the frontrunners are boycotting that contest); Jan. 19, Nevada; Jan. 26, South Carolina.

For Republicans: Jan. 3, Iowa; Jan. 5, Wyoming; Jan. 8, New Hampshire; Jan. 15, Michigan; Jan. 19, Nevada and South Carolina.

That's good news for Nevada voters on two fronts. First, it's expected that Nevadans largely will be left alone during the holidays as the candidates seek to nail down victories in Iowa and New Hampshire.

The races there are much closer than in Nevada and will continue to suck up the most attention.

Second, because Iowa and New Hampshire are so much earlier than Nevada's, the Silver State can expect some heavy campaigning for nearly two weeks in January.

Libertarian? WTF does that mean?	Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:56 am
So prostitution is okay and gambling is okay because those things, while crimes in other States, are the actions of consenting adults and the government shouldn't intefere, but other crimes of adult consent, like smoking a joint is not okay? The government should stay out of our lives unless it comes to abortion? Taxation to provide for "the general welfare" is bad unless the money is being funneled to the military and police industry? UNPRINCIPLED HYPOCRISY.
Dr. Paul Disciples...	Sun Nov 25, 2007 9:01 pm
Hey, Paul disciples, you and your boy will have to get a thicker skin when he gets shelled a bit... He has not seen a bad day in DC Yet... Nevada's number one pimp endorses him, it's all good...
Reader Comment	Sun Nov 25, 2007 4:22 pm
Oh no... wait until the MSM get a hold of this: "RON PAUL SUPPORTS THE EXPLOITATION OF WOMEN: NEVADA PIMP THROWS SUPPORT BEHIND THE PAUL CAMPAIGN" I say, all the more reason to vote for Paul.
Reader Comment	Sun Nov 25, 2007 11:22 am
I would like to throw my 'support' behind some of those bunnies!
RGJ is biased!!	Sun Nov 25, 2007 8:26 am
The RGJ is so biased against Ron Paul it's not funny. If you look on the RGJ's website, click under "caucus 2008" and they dont even list the man as a candidate, theres Mitt, Rudy, and Fred....but no Ron Paul. This man terrifies the mainstream political machine in this country, and the RGJ is obviously just another puppet-rag.