Governor Gibbons of Nevada has requested a meeting with President Obama while the President is in down for a fundraiser for Senator Harry Reid. Obama has denied this request.

Gibbons wanted to discuss the economic difficulties that face the state’s tourism industry, including Vegas hotels and casinos. Gibbons stated:

“I am disappointed at the hypocrisy shown by this administration. President Obama is coming to Las Vegas later this month for a political fundraiser, but he will not help the struggling families in Las Vegas and Nevada who are out of work because of his reckless comments.”

Gibbons was referring to the comment by President Obama about trips to Las Vegas by companies who receive bailout money.

Gibbons, of course, is a Republican.