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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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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

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

From Salon Oct. 12, 2023

Grady had stumped for Brown’s Senate bid last year, when Brown came in second place to former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt in the GOP primary.

From Seattle Times Aug. 8, 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

Mr. Laxalt, who was a roommate of Mr. DeSantis when they were both Navy officers, introduced him to the crowd of about 2,500 people.

From New York Times Jun. 17, 2023

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