Vice President Kamala Harris recently rallied over 7,500 supporters in Las Vegas in an effort to solidify her lead in Nevada, a state that she can ill afford to lose. The state’s economy, heavily dependent on tourism, has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and Harris outlined her plans to create an “opportunity economy” to help with the recovery. Some of her economic proposals include increasing the startup tax credit for small businesses, encouraging the construction of new homes, providing tax credits to parents, and cracking down on corporate price gouging. She also criticized former President Donald Trump’s economic plans, accusing him of wanting to cut taxes for the rich and raise middle-class taxes.
Harris’ rally in Las Vegas was a show of force as she seeks to secure her standing in the state. Despite drawing a slightly smaller crowd than a previous rally in August, the attendees were engaged and enthusiastic, showing their support for Harris with chants and applause. Nevada’s Democratic senators and congresspeople also spoke at the rally, denouncing Project 2025, an influential conservative policy blueprint, and emphasizing the importance of the upcoming election for issues like freedom and abortion rights.
Nevada has become increasingly important for Harris’ path to victory, as her margins in other key states have narrowed. While Trump has taken a lead in Georgia and Arizona, Harris has managed to turn things around in Nevada from where Biden stood before withdrawing from the race. Despite facing challenges ahead of her, Harris remains optimistic and emphasizes the hard work ahead in the coming weeks leading up to Election Day. A defeat for Harris in Nevada would mark the first time since 2004 that a Democrat has lost the state in the presidential election.
Some Republicans in Nevada believe that Trump is poised to win the state due to economic turmoil and inflation impacting voters’ perspectives. However, Nevada Democrats are hopeful that Harris will benefit from the economic recovery that has started to take off in the state. They believe that voters may not want to change course when things are looking up, and that Trump’s appeal may be waning. Ultimately, the race in Nevada remains competitive, with both Harris and Trump vying for support in a crucial battleground state that could impact the outcome of the election.
