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Biden's Selection of Kamala Harris as VP Fosters Deluge of Support from Nevada Democrats

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Joe Biden's selection of California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate has triggered a surge of support from Nevada Democrats, who see the ticket as a powerful force for change. With Biden set to formally accept the Democratic National Convention's nomination for president, Nevada's Democratic leaders are rallying behind the ticket, touting Harris' pragmatic problem-solving skills and commitment to civil rights.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada praised Harris' stances on immigration and the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository, calling her a "pragmatic problem-solver."
  • Rosen's colleague, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, called Harris' selection a "home run," recognizing the importance of the Western voice Harris brings to the ticket.
  • Nevada Democratic Reps. Susie Lee, Steven Horsford, and Dina Titus signaled their support on Twitter, with Titus highlighting Harris' willingness to take on "powerful people or powerful interests."
  • Las Vegas-area state Sen. Pat Spearman drew a stark contrast between the Biden-Harris ticket and President Donald Trump, who has "trampled on the constitutional rights of so many Americans."
  • Former Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid called Harris a "valuable Western voice" who will help Biden lead the country out of crisis and dysfunction.
  • The Silver State Equality organization applauded Biden's selection of Harris, calling her an "exceptional choice" and highlighting her commitment to civil rights and social justice for all LGBTQ+ people.

Statistics:

  • A total of 45 politicians and community leaders in Nevada endorsed Harris before she suspended her campaign.
  • Harris led all other Democratic candidates in Nevada endorsements, with 45 politicians and community leaders backing her.
  • The most recent presidential poll of Nevada, released on May 6 by FiveThirtyEight, showed Biden leading Trump by 4 percentage points.
  • In the 2016 election, Nevada went for Democrat Hillary Clinton by two points.

Sources:

  • The Las Vegas Sun (Las Vegas, Nev.)
  • FiveThirtyEight
  • Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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