THOMAS, Circuit Judge:
This appeal presents the question of whether the patronage dismissal doctrine immunizes public employers who terminate employees on the basis of perceived lack of personal loyalty. We conclude that it does not and remand for further proceedings.
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Kathleen Nichols worked for the Washoe County School District for nine years, her last six as an administrative assistant to the General Counsel for the district, Jeffrey Blanck....
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