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Why Nevada matters in the 2016 presidential race
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Oct 12, 2015
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Why Nevada matters in the 2016 presidential race
Iowa and New Hampshire get a lot of attention, but political reporter Jon Ralston argues, 'if you can make it in Nevada, you can make it anywhere in this country.'
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 18: Democratic presidential candidate and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivers remarks during a campaign stop at Dr. William U. Pearson Community Center on August 18, 2015 in North Las Vegas, Nevada. More than 300 people attended a town hall where she touted her college affordability plan. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images)
Democratic presidential candidate and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivers remarks during a campaign stop at Dr. William U. Pearson Community Center on August 18, 2015 in North Las Vegas, Nevada. More than 300 people attended a town hall where she touted her college affordability plan.
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Iowa and New Hampshire get a lot of attention, but political reporter Jon Ralston argues, 'if you can make it in Nevada, you can make it anywhere in this country.'

Las Vegas will host the first Democratic Party presidential debate of the year on Tuesday night.

Political reporter

, host of Ralston Live, joined Take Two to discuss why the Silver State matters in 2016.