Reno was much more conservative 10 years (and more) ago. Starting when California declared open war against small business in the mid-90's, the Reno area started getting californicated very quickly.
Now when we go into Reno, it is like driving in the central valley of California: mexican gang tagging everywhere you look.
I think the political silliness will reach the high point in the coming year as housing prices in Vegas and Reno start to deflate. Reno is now one of the most overpriced real estate markets in the entire US. We farmers in the center of the state listen to the tales of how much an acre-foot of water rights is selling for in Washoe County and sit here, slack-jawed with awe.
I need to pay attention, because we are to go to Las Vegas in May, and if I can['t smoke, I am staying home.