Sam Brown Rallies Conservative Support in Las Vegas with Ben Shapiro in Bid for Nevada Senate Seat

In a high-profile campaign event at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Republican Senate candidate Sam Brown aligned himself with right-wing media personality Ben Shapiro. Brown is aiming to galvanize conservative voters in Nevada as he faces a tough race against Democratic incumbent Sen. Jacky Rosen.

Currently trailing Rosen by 10 percentage points in national polling averages, Brown acknowledged the challenge ahead but remained optimistic about his internal polling numbers. Speaking to a room full of supporters, he stated, “Even though we’ve been massively outspent, the race is still margin of error close on our internal polling.” Brown emphasized his team’s straightforward approach, admitting he was “a smidge behind” but confident he could close the gap.

Brown and Shapiro used the event to criticize what they described as biased coverage of the Nevada Senate race by national media outlets. Brown argued that independent and low-information voters, crucial to victory in the battleground state, were not being reached with his message. “It has been absurd the way that the media has covered this race, and the way that social media has covered me,” Brown said, noting the barrage of attacks aimed at him and other Republicans.

Rosen’s campaign has focused heavily on tying Brown to controversial conservative policies, including his past support for nuclear waste storage at Yucca Mountain and inconsistent positions on abortion rights. Recently, The Nevada Independent published audio of Brown suggesting he would vote “no” on Question 6, a ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights in Nevada’s constitution.

In an effort to further align himself with former President Donald Trump, Brown highlighted Trump’s popular “no tax on tips” policy during the event, which has gained traction among Nevada workers. He criticized Rosen and fellow Democrat Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto for initially opposing the policy before flipping to support it.

With Nevada viewed as a key battleground for Senate control, Brown and Shapiro warned of the implications of a continued Democratic majority, citing concerns over filibuster reforms, potential statehood for Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., and term limits for Supreme Court justices. “Can you imagine a scenario where, if President Trump wins, but the Democrats find a way to keep the Senate majority? Will he get anything done?” Brown asked.

Brown’s week of campaign events also includes stops with Republican Senators Tom Cotton and Lindsey Graham, focusing on foreign policy issues, border security, and the Biden administration’s handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

On Tuesday, Brown’s wife, Amy, launched the “Women for Sam Brown” coalition alongside Sarah Johnson, wife of congressional candidate Drew Johnson, aiming to appeal to female voters. Nevada Democrats swiftly criticized the effort, calling it a “desperate coalition” out of step with the state’s values, given Brown’s stance on abortion.

With the Senate race heating up, Brown remains focused on rallying conservative voters while positioning himself as a critical player in shaping a Republican-controlled Senate.

Source: This is Reno