Tim Fasano is the Independent American Party candidate for US Senate in Nevada, running for Sen. Harry Reid’s seat. Scott Ashijan, running in the same race, is the nominee of the nascent Tea Party and the source of a great deal of controversy because of that. Fasano and Ashjian have been included in most major polls since entering the race. The Republican primary is contested by a number of candidates and recent polling shows Fasano’s and Ashjian’s polling numbers vary depending upon who wins the GOP nomination
The numbers, obtained by Las Vegas Sun columnist Jon Ralston: Reid 42%, Lowden 35%, right-wing Independent American Party candidate Tim Fasano with 5%, and Tea Party candidate Scott Ashjian 3%. With Tarkanian as the Republican nominee, he and Reid are tied at 37%-37%, with Fasano at 7% and Ashjian with 2%.
The lawsuit was based on Principle. And it got us publicity, 90% of it positive.
Paulie,
That’s why I said “if”, I doubt he scores higher than 2% or so.
I agree.
Highly unlikely, as polling usually shows alternative parties doing better than actual election results (people get scared at the last minute).
But you never know, there’s always breakout potential.
can not agree, you can stand corruption so easily?
The lawsuit was stupid.
He sure will be doing well this year; this lawsuit against Ashjian was a blessing for him and us!
If Fasano actually scored 5-7%, it will be a banner year for the IAP indeed.
Interesting, yet with either Lowden or Tarkanian in the race, Fasano still leads over Ashjian. Fasano had 3% in the last poll, now he’s at 5 to 7% while Ashjian gets only 2-3%.
More Nevadans that don’t want to vote for the system are obviously flocking to Fasano over Ashjian, due to the exposure over Scott’s financial problems, and the fact that the people he wants support from have greatly bashed his candidacy.
It will be a good year for the IAP!
I’m pretty sure the man’s name is Ashjian, as it is written in the referenced article. Not Ashijan.