Hayes: A ‘Truly Fascinating Person,’ Harry Reid Has Died at the Age of 82

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HAYES: "We have some sad breaking news tonight. The former Senate majority leader Harry Reid of Nevada has died at the age of 82. Reid was a truly fascinating person. He was a boxer. He was head of the Nevada Gaming Commission. He served in the House, all before going to the Senate where he served for 30 years. He led the Senate Democratic Caucus from 2005 to 2017, helping President Barack Obama pass through major legislation like the Affordable Care Act. Senator Chuck Schumer, who succeeded Reid as the leader of the Senate Democrats, released a statement tonight saying, 'Harry Reid was one of the most amazing individuals I’ve ever met. He was tough-as-nails, strong, but caring and compassionate, and always went out of his way quietly to help people who needed help.'"