Nevada’s Political Leaders React to Harry Reid’s Cancer Diagnosis

Nevada political leaders are reacting to the news that former senate majority leader Harry Reid is battling pancreatic cancer. Congressman Mark Amodei says he wishes Reid a speedy recovery, adding, “This will be a tough fight – but I’m certain he’s up for the challenge. My thoughts are with him and his family.” Senator Catherine Cortez Masto says “Senator Reid is no stranger to a fight. He beat his opponents in the boxing ring, took on the mob in Nevada, and moved bills in the Senate that no one believed could be done. He’ll beat cancer too. I wish him a speedy and successful recovery.” Senator Dean Heller also issued a statement wishing him a speedy recovery. Sen. John McCain, who has been undergoing treatment for brain cancer, tweeted a statement wishing Reid well “from one cantankerous senator to another.”