CBS’s Adrianna Diaz hit the streets of Nevada to gauge support for Kamala Harris, but what she found was a stark absence of enthusiasm for the Vice President.
Diaz visited well-known local spots in Reno, North Las Vegas, and Nye County, and came away with a clear message: Harris is losing traction in the state, while Donald Trump is gaining momentum.
Reporting on her findings on CBS This Morning, Diaz expressed surprise at the lack of visible support for Harris. At Brothers Barbecue in Reno, for example, she encountered a group of women voicing frustration about the state of the country, particularly when it came to immigration.
“I’m extremely concerned about the border. Illegals have got to go. They’re coming here for the freebies,” one woman shared. Another echoed similar sentiments, noting, “People think we’re against all immigrants, but that’s not the case. We’re frustrated that people who come here legally are being pushed aside for those who haven’t contributed to the system.”
Even among Democrats, Harris struggles to build a strong base. The only Harris supporter Diaz encountered in Reno, ‘Ken Lasker,’ expressed concern about the state of democracy, claiming it was “under threat from Trump and the Republican Party.”
However, Lasker’s view appeared to be in the minority in a state that is increasingly distancing itself from the Biden-Harris administration.
In Las Vegas, economic concerns were the key driver pushing voters toward Trump. Francisco Mares, a food truck owner, pointed out that the rising cost of living, particularly food prices, is hitting families hard.
“Tacos used to be a dollar or a dollar fifty. Now, after the pandemic, they’re $3.50 to $4 because meat’s so expensive,” Mares said.
This frustration with the rising cost of basic necessities contrasts sharply with the optimistic economic narrative pushed by Harris, who continues to tout job growth and recovery.
For many voters, the reality of Biden-Harris economics feels far removed from the administration’s claims.
In Pahrump, a diner expressed similar dissatisfaction, focusing on inflation and unchecked government spending. “I think they believe throwing money at the problem will fix it.
It’s like an old house—sometimes you’ve got to tear it down and rebuild,” she remarked. Trump’s campaign has since spotlighted this comment, reflecting growing frustration with the current administration.
What stood out most in Diaz’s report was her admission that in every restaurant she visited, she could only find one person openly supporting Harris.
“In each place we went, we found just one Harris supporter, and I made sure to approach everyone I could—except one guy who had clearly had too much to drink,” Diaz explained.
The report underscores a broader shift in Nevada, where the Biden-Harris agenda seems increasingly disconnected from the concerns of voters. Meanwhile, Trump appears to be resonating more with Nevadans across a range of issues, from the economy to immigration.
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