A New Trend on the Campaign Trail
Something strange is happening on the roadways of Clark County’s District F. Yard signs have gotten weird — and for good reason.
Drive down any major road in Clark County, and you’ll see something that’s become pretty common in modern campaigns: yard signs with two people on them instead of one. It used to be simple — your name, maybe a slogan, a patriotic color scheme. Done.
Now, candidates are putting themselves alongside endorsers, allies, and authority figures to borrow a little credibility. Makes sense. Voters respond to familiar faces.
But what happens when one of those faces never agreed to be there — and the image was faked?
That’s exactly the fight playing out right now between Albert Mack and Heidi Kasama in the Republican primary for Clark County Commission District F.
Two Signs, Two Very Different Stories
The photo above shows four campaign signs lined up along a Las Vegas roadway. They all have two people on them. Kasama’s own sign does this legitimately — she’s pictured alongside Governor Joe Lombardo, who has publicly endorsed her. Real photo. Real endorsement. Nothing wrong with that.
But two other signs in that row tell a very different story.
Her opponent is Albert Mack, and his camp has installed a counter-sign. It features Elvis and a couple of aliens with bold yellow text screaming:
“IF YOU BELIEVE THAT HILLARY PHOTOSHOP… MAYBE YOU’LL BELIEVE THIS!”
It points to CorruptKasama.com, which is paid for by Albert Mack for Nevada. It’s pure sarcasm — pairing an obviously absurd fake image next to the actual fake image to show voters how ridiculous the whole game is.
And what fake image is it mocking? The sign right next to it — showing Albert Mack wearing an “I’m With Her” t-shirt, standing next to Hillary Clinton, pointing to ThatHillaryGuy.com.
Here’s the problem: Albert Mack never wore that shirt. The image was digitally altered. It’s a fake.
Five Former GOP Chairs Call It What It Is
This isn’t just Mack’s campaign crying foul. Five former chairs of the Clark County Republican Party came out publicly endorsing Mack, citing the fabricated images as the direct reason for their decision.
In a formal letter, they wrote that campaign signs and mailers by Kasama have:
“sprung up all over the district that show Mr. Mack wearing an ‘I’m With Her’ shirt while standing next to Hillary Clinton.”
Their statement didn’t mince words:
“No matter how hard you try to split hairs, these images are indefensible lies. Period.”
These aren’t Mack insiders. These are longtime Republican Party veterans who’ve seen rough primaries before. They acknowledged that “sharp contrasts are part of the game” and that “voters deserve to know where candidates stand on taxes, public safety, and spending.” But they drew a clear line between contrast and deception.
That line matters. A lot.
Why This Should Bother Every Conservative Voter
Think about what altered political images actually do. They bypass the debate. They bypass the record. They go straight for the gut — planting a false memory in a voter’s mind. You see the image, your brain files it away, and even after you learn it’s fake, the damage is done. Political scientists call it the “illusory truth effect.” Repetition makes lies feel real.
For conservatives who believe in honest government and accountability, this is exactly the kind of thing we should reject — no matter which side does it. If we demand that elected officials tell the truth in office, we ought to demand it from their campaigns too.
There’s also a practical concern. Kasama built her campaign brand around the word “transparency.” She was even caught on a hot mic touting “accountability and transparency” as her core message. Faking images of your opponent wearing a Hillary Clinton shirt is the opposite of that.
Mack’s Record Stands on Its Own
Mack has called for “real-world experience and conservative common sense” at the commission, saying:
“Real leadership means solving problems, not creating them. I’ve built businesses, met payrolls, and made the tough calls that come with leading teams.”
Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill has endorsed Mack, saying his:
“support for our brave law enforcement officers, as well as their families, is steadfast and unwavering.”
You don’t need a photoshopped shirt to make the case against a candidate. You make the case with facts, records, and vision.
What You Can Do
The June 9 primary is coming fast. If you live in District F — Mountain’s Edge, Southern Highlands, the 215 corridor — this race directly affects your property taxes, your neighborhood’s safety, and how $9 billion in county money gets spent.
Don’t let fake images make your decision for you. Look at the records. And remember: the standard we set in primaries is the standard we get in office.
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