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Shoehorned into a shoebox-size office that had been the home of Great Basin Companies Real Estate at the Pahrump Stop shopping plaza, scores of Hillary Clinton supporters marked the Sunday opening of her local Democratic presidential campaign headquarters.

About 150 men and women, energized by the former first lady's recent visit here, heard from Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid, the candidate's state coordinator, and Tony McAuliffe, former Democratic National Committee chairman and leader of her national campaign.

Pahrump Town Board Chairman Laurayne Murray chose the occasion to announce her political support for the Clinton campaign.

The cheers were loud for Murray's announcement, louder still when Clinton's name was mentioned and even slightly louder when the first reference was made to her husband, former President Bill Clinton.

McAuliffe said Clinton is likely to return to Pahrump prior to the January 2008 first-time caucus. He also predicted she will have won the Democratic nomination before the first week of February is done.

"Are you ready to change the world?" Reid asked. The roar in response indicated the crowd was more than prepared to do so under Clinton's leadership.

"I think there's something going on for Hillary Clinton in Nevada," he continued enthusiastically. "What do you think?" Further cheers sounded.

"She's coming back," declared McAuliffe.

Meanwhile, this Saturday the Clinton campaign will hold an organizing meeting at the Bob Ruud Community Center at 11 a.m., Clinton campaign staff members said.

Murray pointed out the balance of political power in the area and told Clinton supporters to be prepared for "an uphill battle ... to get the best Democrats in office."

McAuliffe made it clear how he perceives the importance of the campaign to win the state's caucus. "We have to win here," he said. "We have to win big ... The future president of the USA is in your hands."

The standing-room-only crowd -- there were more standees than seated supporters -- loudly announced its determination.