http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/lv-other/2007/jul/17/566654760.htmlToday: July 17, 2007 at 7:16:49 PDT
Rogers throws his weight behind Clinton
By Christina Littlefield
Las Vegas Sun
University system Chancellor Jim Rogers is again stepping into the political realm, endorsing Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., in her run for the presidency.
In turn, the campaign has appointed Rogers co-chairman for Clinton's Nevada campaign, with Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid.
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Owner of a string of television stations across the West, Rogers and his wife, Beverly, have given generously to higher education and politics. He has also donated more than $10,000 to New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson's presidential campaign and $10,000 to the Nevada State Democratic Party in May.
The chancellor switched his party affiliation from Republican to independent in 2005 while flirting with a possible run for governor.