Former President Donald Trump endorses Sam Brown for Nevada Senate race
Former President Donald Trump is endorsing leading Nevada Republican Senate candidate Sam Brown after an internal poll showed him ahead of his primary opponents. Trump and Brown are being promoted as a strong ticket for Nevada, causing concern for Democrats.
Key Points
- Brown scored 58% support in the poll, with a 52-point lead over his nearest opponent
- The Tarrance Group's polling memo suggests that Brown's support could increase by 16 points with Trump's endorsement
- Most voters have favorable views of Brown, while many are unfamiliar with his opponents
Pros
- Sam Brown has a significant lead over his Republican opponents in the internal poll
- Trump's endorsement could further boost Brown's support
- Brown has high favorability and name recognition among likely Republican voters
Cons
- Some opponents like Jim Marchant are significantly behind in the polls
- There are candidates like Jeff Gunter who have low name recognition and favorability ratings