Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's connections to money, mob and influence in Nevada going back fifty years (fourth edition). Revelations from Reid's first campaign manager and others paints a picture of a politician taking money on the side. Most shocking is the polygraph backed claim that Harry Reid took unreported donations from pimp Joe Conforte of the Mustang Ranch brothel in the years leading up to Reid's time on the Nevada Gaming Commission. Conforte's links to mob figures like Jimmy 'the Weasel' Fratianno and Johnny Simone mean the mob knew Reid was on the take. Also disturbing are accounts of Reid's long friendship with a lawyer to many of the most notorious strip clubs in Las Vegas - some of whose owners just did jail time for bribery and were Reid's political proteges. Oscar Goodman, Las Vegas Mayor and lawyer to the mob also enters the picture. Sweetheart treatment of land developers, the G-Sting scandal, fat cat campaign contributors and more taint the record of Senator Reid, one of the most powerful politicians in the U.S. and therefore the world.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Finally ...the truth of Harry and Nevada - and their reach. Was handed the book at an event or I wouldn't have known about it. Yep, it's unpolished and reads a bit rough but it's laid out clearly and has solid documentation. And Reid's quotes from his own book haunt in light of 'the rest of the story'. Watch 'em try to bury this. The author must be an insider because it's true - and insider Nevadans know it's true. It's time someone blew the whistle for the rest of us to know it too. Thanks Mr. Brown, whoever you are.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Amazon Lady
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Daxton Brown has taken on an ambitious project. His book is a great idea, but could have been executed better. Definitely needs an editor. However, editing books takes a lot of work, and since this book is self-published, Daxton did not have the luxury of an editor. There is a lot of good information in this book, but it is a slightly difficult read, given its wordiness and lack of organization. Daxton is prone to rhetorical flourish, which reflects his love of the written word. I hope he will at some point rewrite this book, to clean up the prose so that the book is easier for readers to understand and follow. However, I will re-read this book carefully to make sure I understand everything. Daxton has potential and I would like to read more of him. Given the good information, but slightly disordganized writing style, I would rate this book a C. What could have been a searing indictment of Harry Reid comes across as a partisan hit. But there is substance behind the rhetoric, however. Give this book a chance.
5.0 out of 5 stars
An expose into one of the dirtiest Senators In history, with a clean face
February 19, 2013
By Lil Wolfe
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If you thought the movie Casino was just entertainment, you'll soon realize that it was basically a documentary after reading this book. With sources ranging from Harry Reid's own autobiography, where he brags of being schooled and pampered by mafia pimps and union thugs, to murderous gangsters living in exile in Brazil, Daxton Brown peels back the lily white facade of the rot and filth that is the daily modus operandi of corruption at its finest.
From mafia political-buying, electioneering, Gaming Commissioner appointment of Harry in the 70's, faked assassination attempt against him, and the wave of Mafia attorneys that took over their former clients' Vegas empire, this work will leave you with an inner look into the dirty Nevada organized crime syndicates' evolution, with current cases of massive corruption fully exposed, including the waste management scams, and derailing of the bullet train project that would have connected Las Vegas to Anaheim (Disneyland), California.
"Mr. Cleanface", as his Mafia handlers called him, will be viewed in an entirely different light after pouring through the pages of this unique expose.
From mafia political-buying, electioneering, Gaming Commissioner appointment of Harry in the 70's, faked assassination attempt against him, and the wave of Mafia attorneys that took over their former clients' Vegas empire, this work will leave you with an inner look into the dirty Nevada organized crime syndicates' evolution, with current cases of massive corruption fully exposed, including the waste management scams, and derailing of the bullet train project that would have connected Las Vegas to Anaheim (Disneyland), California.
"Mr. Cleanface", as his Mafia handlers called him, will be viewed in an entirely different light after pouring through the pages of this unique expose.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Harry" Money Mob & Influence In Harry Reid's Nevada
I believe the author painted much too pretty of a picture of Harry. The book was extremely redundant, most information repeated 3 or 4 times. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Steve Chilimidos
1.0 out of 5 stars
Confusing to read
Living in Nevada, I was very interested to read this book. Unfortunately, the writing style and organization of material were such a mess that I gave up a few chapters in.
Published on December 15, 2010 by Mary Beth Hartleb
5.0 out of 5 stars
Truthful reading on Reid
I have lived in Las Vegas for almost fifty years and this book was a very good summary of Harry Reid's past dealings. Read more
Published on October 26, 2010 by Tony Scodwell
3.0 out of 5 stars
I Like Harry!
You might need one or more grains of salt when reading this book. I still like Harry!
Published on October 7, 2010 by C. D. Bates
1.0 out of 5 stars
Complete rot
This thing is complete rot. The author (?) seems functionally illiterate; the subject is maligned, not covered. Obviously a hit-piece...half-truths, distortions, hidden agenda. Read more
Published on September 14, 2010 by Henry Porter
5.0 out of 5 stars
There is also a Mormon Mafia
Finally a book that brings to light all of the underhanded dealings orchestrated by Harry Reid and his Las Vegas pals. Read more
Published on June 5, 2010 by Sugarknoll
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't bother
Don't waste your money on this book. It is very poorly written and clearly no one ever proofread it. Read more
Published on May 28, 2010 by Teresa Maloney
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