Political Notes Sept. 12

John McCain's Nevada staff still is working out the details for Gov. Sarah Palin's Saturday visit to Carson City, but a spokesman said calls for tickets are overwhelming the e-mail address set up to make reservations for the event.

Palin, tapped by McCain as his vice presidential nominee, will address Carson City residents at the Pony Express Pavilion on Saturday evening.

McCain Nevada Director Rick Gorka said she's coming to Nevada because it's one of the states both campaigns regard as key to victory.

He said the e-mail address for area residents to ask to attend "has been flooded with all the excitement around her." He said anyone who can't get through will just have to keep trying.

Palin will speak sometime between 6-7 p.m. The exact start time is still being worked on and depends on her schedule when the plane lands at Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Rep. Dean Heller, R-Nev., also is scheduled to speak at the rally. He is seeking his second term in office.

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The Fraternal Order of Police Las Vegas Lodge No. 1, Nevada's largest law enforcement organization, announced its endorsement of Jill Derby in the race for Congress in Nevada's Second District.

"The Fraternal Order of Police is proud to endorse and support Jill Derby for Congress," said F.O.P. Endorsement Committee Chair Joe Bifano. "The endorsement represents a shift from 2006, when the lodge endorsed Dean Heller against Derby."

A recent Reno Gazette-Journal poll showing Heller leading Derby by a mere 5 points, 47-42.

Douglas County supporters of Barack Obama will gather in Genoa on Saturday for a Ba "Rock" the Vote for Obama.

"We're here to let folks know that in Douglas County we are working hard for Barack Obama and his campaign for change," said supporter Debbie Chappell. "We are choosing real change from a leader that has already shown his ability to move a nation and change the political landscape both at home and abroad."