Well, here’s something you don’t see every day.
Just a week after former Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak started floating the idea of jumping back into the 2026 race, current Attorney General Aaron Ford — who’s also running for governor — posted a help wanted ad on social media.
And not just any ad. He’s looking for a National Finance Director to lead the money side of his campaign.
Now, to be clear, that’s a pretty big job.
We’re talking about managing what Ford calls an “eight-figure budget,” building a national fundraising operation, and overseeing out-of-state events in places like California, New York, Texas, and Washington, D.C.
The ad even says this will be “one of the most competitive and consequential races of 2026.”
So why is he posting a job ad on Twitter like he’s hiring a barista?
In normal campaign worlds — especially Democratic campaigns — these kinds of senior roles are filled quietly behind the scenes, through well-established consultant networks and D.C. insiders.
You don’t blast it out to the internet like you’re struggling to find someone who’s available.
Unless, of course… you are.
And that’s where the real story starts.
Trouble on the Home Front?
Ford’s public job posting is more than just odd. It could be a red flag.
If his campaign were rolling full steam ahead, you’d expect a top-tier Democrat fundraiser to be lined up months ago.
Instead, he’s still scrambling to fill a senior leadership role just weeks before the campaign kicks off in June.
That’s not the sign of a campaign that’s “catching fire.” It’s the sign of a campaign trying to get the engine started.
It also comes right as Sisolak is reportedly getting serious about jumping into the race. If Sisolak runs, Ford’s already shaky footing could turn into quicksand.
ActBlue Experience Required… But Let’s Not Talk About That
Another head-scratcher?
Ford is specifically looking for someone familiar with ActBlue, the Democrat fundraising platform that’s recently found itself at the center of a growing scandal.
Multiple reports and whistleblower concerns have raised red flags about the lack of donor transparency and the potential for small-dollar donations to be routed improperly — sometimes even without the donor’s full knowledge.
But here’s the kicker: As Nevada’s Attorney General, Aaron Ford hasn’t said a word about it.
He hasn’t opened an investigation, issued a statement, or even acknowledged the controversy.
Instead?
He’s spent the last few weeks pouring state resources into suing the Trump administration over everything from border policy to environmental rules — lawsuits that, more often than not, were more about politics than protecting Nevadans.
So while Ford wants a campaign finance chief with ActBlue experience, he’s been noticeably silent about the platform’s alleged misuse and shady practices.
That kind of selective enforcement doesn’t go unnoticed — especially in a state where voters are tired of political double standards.
“Most Consequential Race”? Then Why the Craigslist Approach?
Ford’s ad describes the 2026 Nevada governor’s race as one of the “most consequential” in the country. And that might actually be true.
Nevada is a swing state. The governor’s mansion matters.
But if the race is really that important, why is he casting such a wide — and public — net to fill a position that, under normal circumstances, would be filled through trusted inner circles?
It’s like saying your wedding is the event of the decade… and putting out an open call for a last-minute wedding planner.
Campaigns reflect the candidate.
If Ford’s operation is already struggling to hire, coordinate, and raise funds at this stage, it’s fair to wonder how organized or viable this whole effort really is.
What’s Next?
Let’s not forget: Ford is already a controversial figure.
As Nevada’s Attorney General, he’s drawn criticism for turning the state’s top law enforcement office into a partisan battering ram.
Now, with Sisolak possibly re-entering the scene, the cracks in Ford’s foundation are starting to show.
Publishing a public job listing for a critical leadership role — especially in the middle of swirling doubts about campaign strength — only reinforces that narrative.
So far, Ford’s campaign isn’t looking like a confident, coordinated machine. It’s looking like a last-minute scramble.
And that’s probably not what Democrat power brokers were hoping for in a race they’re calling “consequential.”
BOTTOM LINE: When you’re running for governor, ignoring serious questions about your party’s fundraising platform, and posting senior staff openings on Twitter, it doesn’t scream strength.
It screams help.
I wonder if I should apply?
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