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Laxalt

American  
[lak-sawlt] / ˈlæk sɔlt /

noun

  1. Paul, 1922–2018, U.S. politician: senator 1974–87.


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Another child of Pete Domenici, son Adam Laxalt, has also gone into politics, serving as state attorney general in Nevada before running unsuccessfully for governor there in 2018.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 17, 2024

Never Back Down Chairman Adam Laxalt, the former Nevada attorney general and a close DeSantis confidant, submitted his resignation on Sunday, according to a copy of the letter obtained by The Associated Press on Friday.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 1, 2023

Mr. Laxalt, who unsuccessfully ran to become a Republican senator in Nevada in 2022, lived with Mr. DeSantis when he was training as a naval officer.

From New York Times ● Dec. 1, 2023

After Montana, VanDyke landed in Nevada as solicitor general under Adam Laxalt, an ally of Leo’s.

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2023

Then, once nominated, Laxalt allowed as how, yes, Biden had certainly won the White House and was legitimately president.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2023

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