Joe Lombardo’s handlers finally allowed him out in public for a candidate forum but based on his pathetic performance, it might be a while before they let him out again. First, he referred to expanding health care coverage to 350,000 additional Nevadans as “bullshit.” (Yikes.)

Then, he showed zero concern for struggling Nevadans: ​​”They lost their job, they don’t have the ability to feed their kids, can’t pay their mortgage because they don’t have affordable housing, blah, blah, blah.” (YIKES.)

Then, after taking both sides on immigration for nearly a year, Lombardo is stuck trying to defend his record at every opportunity. With “Sanctuary Joe” attacks surfacing at yesterday’s forum and amid growing pressure on the airwaves, Lombardo is clearly getting frustrated: “I’m freaking tired of hearing it.” Wonder how he feels about John Lee’s new immigration attack ad today? 🤔

“Joe Lombardo came out of hiding to show us exactly why he hides–he can’t defend his almost yearlong campaign of lies and he can’t cover up how out of touch he is,” said Nevada Democratic Victory spokesperson Mallory Payne. “After Candidate Lombardo and Sheriff Lombardo have been at odds for nearly a year, they at least have one thing in common: they’re both total failures at their job.”

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