In the last week, members of the community have come forward to us with concerns about two local candidates, Skip Daly, a Democrat running for Senate District 13, and Bret Delaire, a Republican running for State Assembly District 26. Delaire, whose campaign signs have Nazi looking lightning bolts, crosses, “It’s Just the Flu” and other messages, has a website quoting extensively from the Epoch Times, a far-right international media company affiliated with the Falun Gong religious movement. Digging into his background, and past news articles, another community member pointed out Delaire and his father had close ties with fraudster Bernie Madoff. As part of those investigations, in 2009, Delaire was placed on administrative leave from his NYSE post. This was also documented during his previous failed run for Washoe County Commission District 2 in 2018.
Delaire and Daly, Two Candidates Under Scrutiny
Delaire and Daly, Two Candidates Under…
Delaire and Daly, Two Candidates Under Scrutiny
In the last week, members of the community have come forward to us with concerns about two local candidates, Skip Daly, a Democrat running for Senate District 13, and Bret Delaire, a Republican running for State Assembly District 26. Delaire, whose campaign signs have Nazi looking lightning bolts, crosses, “It’s Just the Flu” and other messages, has a website quoting extensively from the Epoch Times, a far-right international media company affiliated with the Falun Gong religious movement. Digging into his background, and past news articles, another community member pointed out Delaire and his father had close ties with fraudster Bernie Madoff. As part of those investigations, in 2009, Delaire was placed on administrative leave from his NYSE post. This was also documented during his previous failed run for Washoe County Commission District 2 in 2018.