Kicker: Name recognition

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MARY REICHARD, HOST: Here’s a question you never want to hear when blue lights are flashing in your rearview:

AUDIO: “Hello! How you doin’, sir?”

A Las Vegas police officer had just pulled over Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo.

He quickly identified himself and the officer said he’s aware, then explained Lombardo had rolled a right on red.

Prompting the governor’s reply, “Come on, man!”

And then:

AUDIO: “You’re good to go, sir. Appreciate ya. Have a good day.”

Police say drivers are often given warnings for minor traffic violations.

But sometimes, it’s just good to be governor.

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