Trump Ignores Kamala’s Jump In The Polls
Former President Donald Trump remains unfazed by Vice President Kamala Harris’s vigorous campaign efforts in Nevada as the election approaches.
With just 69 days remaining until Election Day on November 5, Trump maintains a narrow lead over Harris in this crucial swing state. According to the RealClearPolitics average of recent polls, Trump is currently ahead by 1.4 percentage points in Nevada.
During a recent rally in Las Vegas, Trump expressed confidence about his prospects in the state, which he views as pivotal for securing a second term in office. “I don’t see how we can lose it,” Trump told his supporters. “Winning Nevada means winning the entire election.”
Trump’s confidence is evident despite Harris’s significant campaign infrastructure in the state. After President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid, Harris inherited his well-established campaign operation in Nevada. Her campaign benefits from a robust Democratic base eager for change from the Biden administration.
Harris’s campaign boasts 14 election offices and over 100 full-time staff across Nevada, and they held an impressive 377 events in a recent surge of activity. In contrast, the Trump campaign has scheduled only 16 events over the next week and operates with a leaner setup of 24 staff members and five offices. This is fewer than the Trump campaign had in 2020 when he narrowly lost Nevada.
Despite this, Trump’s campaign strategy includes leveraging partnerships with organizations like Turning Point USA to enhance grassroots efforts. Additionally, Trump’s allies have spent $9.7 million on advertising in Nevada over the past month, slightly less than the $10.2 million spent by pro-Democratic groups. Nonetheless, the Democrats are outpacing Republicans in ad spending, with $14 million allocated for the final three months before the election.
Trump has been actively engaging Nevada voters throughout the year, including recent appearances at campaign events and rallies. Last Friday, he held a “No Tax on Tips” event at Il Toro E La Capra, a Mexican-Italian restaurant in Las Vegas. This event underscored his focus on appealing to Hispanic voters, who make up nearly 30% of Nevada’s population. Trump’s visit also came in response to Harris’s campaign adopting a similar tax policy stance, which Trump had originally proposed at a Nevada rally in June.
On the Senate front, Republican Sam Brown is challenging Democratic Senator Jacky Rosen in one of the most closely watched races of the election cycle. The Cook Political Report recently shifted the race from “toss-up” to “lean Democrat,” with Rosen currently leading by over 9 percentage points. Brown, a decorated combat veteran and Trump supporter, has been endorsed by the former president and is campaigning vigorously, calling on Nevadans to vote for both him and Trump to prioritize America First policies.
Brown, who delivered a compelling speech at the Republican National Convention, emphasized his dedication to public service: “I served as a soldier, and now I want to serve as a U.S. senator. I urge Nevadans to support Sam Brown for Senate and Donald Trump for president. Together, we can restore America’s greatness.”
