Earlier today, embattled Congresswoman Shelley Berkley announced that former President Bill Clinton is coming to Las Vegas to campaign for her.

Notably, it does not appear they will be holding any campaign events in northern Nevada.  But this is also an interesting development given that just days ago Berkley skipped town on President Obama when he campaigned in Nevada, and she has yet to publicly endorse him.

As the Associated Press reports: 

“Former President Bill Clinton is bringing his political star power to Las Vegas to campaign for Nevada Congresswoman Shelley Berkley.  Clinton is scheduled to headline a fundraiser for Berkley on Jan. 7 in Las Vegas.” (Cristina Silva, Former President Bill Clinton headed to Las Vegas to campaign for Nevada Rep. Shelley Berkley, Associated Press, 11/07/11)

“It’s certainly telling that just days after refusing to appear with President Obama, the Berkley campaign is touting an upcoming appearance with Bill Clinton.  But no amount of election-year maneuvering will allow Congresswoman Berkley to run from her record of rubberstamping the Obama agenda of job-killing tax hikes, government health care, and a record debt,” said National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Jahan Wilcox.