Andriola, the Democrat-backed Republican

Her voting record closely aligns with that of Democrats, raising questions about her true political allegiance. Despite being a Republican, Democrats are financing the campaign of appointed Washoe County Commissioner Clara Andriola, following the distribution of two mailers across County Commission District 4, funded by the New Day Nevada PAC.

Affiliated with Riley Sutton, founder of Changing Dynamics, The New Day Nevada PAC, a campaign management firm with a history of working for Democrats. Their clients include Angie Taylor for State Assembly, Hillary Schieve for Reno Mayor, Beth Smith for School Board, Mariluz Garcia for County Commission, Devon Reese for Reno City Council, and Alexis Hill for Washoe County Commission.

Given these connections, the heavy financial backing for Andriola suggests a concerted effort by Democrats to influence her candidacy. It is especially puzzling considering no Democrats are running for County Commissioner District 4. The absence of Democratic candidates, combined with the support from Democratic-aligned PACs, raises the question of whether Andriola is a Democrat masquerading as a Republican.

Further, the “Conservatives For Clara” campaign gets its funding from “Every Eligible Nevadan,” a PAC sharing an address with numerous Democratic PACs in Washington, D.C., run by Owen Berger, a political consultant for Democrats. The support from Democratic operatives and the lack of Democratic challengers suggest that Andriola may not be the conservative Republican her campaign claims.

If Andriola truly represents Republican values, why are Democrats investing so heavily in her campaign, and why are there no Democrat candidates opposing her?

The pattern of support and the financial investments from Democrat-linked organizations suggest that Andriola could be a Democrat in all but name. Her voting record and the backing of RINOs and Democrats point to this conclusion.