The King is dead, long live the Queen. That was the sentiment Thursday as Speaker-in-Waiting Barbara Buckley raised $100,000 or so at the MGM Mansion. Quite the spectrum of special interest reps stopped by to honor the woman poised to succeed Richard Perkins. Gaming, epitomized by MGM MIRAGE boss Terry Lanni. Labor. Mining. Teachers union. Lobbyists galore. "Everyone was there," was one insider's commentary. The real question for any lobbyist or important Nevada special interest not in attendance is a simple one: Why not? These shindigs are as much about the ring-kissing as they are the money. And from the sound of it, Buckley received plenty of both.
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