Vice President Kamala Harris is working to secure Nevada as a critical battleground state for the upcoming November election. On Saturday, Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, wrapped up a tour through key swing states with a focus on energizing voters in Nevada following President Joe Biden’s exit from the race and Harris’s ascension to the top of the Democratic ticket.
During the visit, Harris sought to bolster support among Latino voters, a key demographic in the state.Nevada was narrowly won by Biden in 2020 by 2.4 percentage points over Donald Trump, reported AP. This year, Trump is aiming to gain ground with promises to make workers’ tips tax-free, a move targeting the state’s significant hotel, restaurant, and entertainment industries.
The Culinary Workers Union, representing 60,000 workers in the hospitality sector, endorsed Harris on Friday. The union’s endorsement is significant given that 54% of its members are Latino, 55% are women, and 60% are immigrants. “The path to victory runs through Nevada,” the union declared, vowing to support Harris and Walz in November.
Additionally, the Adelante PAC, the political arm of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), endorsed Harris, marking a first for the 95-year-old organization. CEO Juan Proaño expressed concern about Trump’s potential return and its impact on the Latino community, emphasizing the necessity of supporting Harris.
The visit also resonated with younger voters. Imer Cespedes-Alvarado, a political science major at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, noted the excitement and energy among students for Harris and Walz. “There’s an incredible energy here among the college students and community members,” he said.
Harris is aiming to differentiate herself from Trump by focusing on issues like access to abortion and immigration reforms. She has criticized Trump’s handling of border security and his role in blocking a bipartisan deal on immigration, which Democrats argue was intended to boost his political standing.
Trump has labeled Harris as the “worst border czar in history,” and his campaign has proposed mass deportations if he returns to the White House. However, AP VoteCast from 2020 revealed that nearly 70% of Nevada voters supported offering legal status to immigrants living in the US illegally.
Support for Harris is visible across various voter groups. Krista Hall and Thaddeus Hager, attendees of the Las Vegas rally, expressed high enthusiasm for the campaign, comparing the excitement to that of Obama’s 2008 campaign. Meanwhile, in rural Douglas County, Gail Scott noted the increasing enthusiasm among younger voters, which could be pivotal in November.
On the Republican side, Brian Shaw from northern Nevada noted that Harris’s candidacy could challenge Trump more than Biden’s did. He found Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance to be likable but not yet fully tested in the campaign.
The Democratic ticket has been active in other critical states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, and previously planned visits to North Carolina and Georgia, which were postponed due to Tropical Storm Debby. Nevada’s role in the electoral landscape remains crucial as Harris and Walz continue their push for voter support in key states.
During the visit, Harris sought to bolster support among Latino voters, a key demographic in the state.Nevada was narrowly won by Biden in 2020 by 2.4 percentage points over Donald Trump, reported AP. This year, Trump is aiming to gain ground with promises to make workers’ tips tax-free, a move targeting the state’s significant hotel, restaurant, and entertainment industries.
The Culinary Workers Union, representing 60,000 workers in the hospitality sector, endorsed Harris on Friday. The union’s endorsement is significant given that 54% of its members are Latino, 55% are women, and 60% are immigrants. “The path to victory runs through Nevada,” the union declared, vowing to support Harris and Walz in November.
Additionally, the Adelante PAC, the political arm of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), endorsed Harris, marking a first for the 95-year-old organization. CEO Juan Proaño expressed concern about Trump’s potential return and its impact on the Latino community, emphasizing the necessity of supporting Harris.
The visit also resonated with younger voters. Imer Cespedes-Alvarado, a political science major at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, noted the excitement and energy among students for Harris and Walz. “There’s an incredible energy here among the college students and community members,” he said.
Harris is aiming to differentiate herself from Trump by focusing on issues like access to abortion and immigration reforms. She has criticized Trump’s handling of border security and his role in blocking a bipartisan deal on immigration, which Democrats argue was intended to boost his political standing.
Trump has labeled Harris as the “worst border czar in history,” and his campaign has proposed mass deportations if he returns to the White House. However, AP VoteCast from 2020 revealed that nearly 70% of Nevada voters supported offering legal status to immigrants living in the US illegally.
Support for Harris is visible across various voter groups. Krista Hall and Thaddeus Hager, attendees of the Las Vegas rally, expressed high enthusiasm for the campaign, comparing the excitement to that of Obama’s 2008 campaign. Meanwhile, in rural Douglas County, Gail Scott noted the increasing enthusiasm among younger voters, which could be pivotal in November.
On the Republican side, Brian Shaw from northern Nevada noted that Harris’s candidacy could challenge Trump more than Biden’s did. He found Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance to be likable but not yet fully tested in the campaign.
The Democratic ticket has been active in other critical states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, and previously planned visits to North Carolina and Georgia, which were postponed due to Tropical Storm Debby. Nevada’s role in the electoral landscape remains crucial as Harris and Walz continue their push for voter support in key states.
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