Political rallies are ramping up this week in Nevada as the crucial vote between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris looms. Recent state polls suggest a tight race, and Nevada’s status as a battleground state could significantly influence the national election outcome.
Former President Barack Obama made an appearance in North Las Vegas this past Saturday to campaign on behalf of Kamala Harris. Addressing a crowd in a high school gym, Obama didn’t hold back in his criticism of Trump. “Donald Trump is a 78-year-old billionaire that has not stopped whining about his problems since he rode down the golden escalator nine years ago,” he remarked, painting Trump as self-centered and unfit for office.
Obama spent 40 minutes outlining why he believes Harris is more than prepared to take on the presidency. “Kamala Harris doesn’t have the concepts of a plan. She’s got an actual plan to make your life better,” he said. He highlighted her efforts to lower costs in various sectors, including groceries, by targeting corporate malpractices, much like her previous work as Attorney General of California.
“Kamala will cut red tape and work with state and local governments as well as the private sector to build 3 million new homes. She has a concrete plan to do that. Then, she’ll give first-time homebuyers up to $25,000 to help with the down payment,” Obama explained, emphasizing Harris’s commitment to reducing housing costs.
Tackling more than just economic issues, Obama touched on other critical areas that need urgent attention, including healthcare. “For a lot of folks, the price of everything, from healthcare, to housing, to groceries, is still too high, it hurts,” he said, questioning who would genuinely address these issues. When he asked the audience who would take action, they responded with a resounding, “Kamala.”
Obama did not shy away from other significant issues such as immigration and abortion, underscoring that this election is about both policies and broader values and character. These remarks set the tone for a week filled with high-profile visits aimed at swaying undecided voters in Nevada.
Trump seeks to bolster his chances by making an appearance at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday. His running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio, will also be speaking in Las Vegas on Wednesday. Not to be outdone, Harris will have former President Bill Clinton speaking on her behalf on Tuesday.
The stakes are high in Nevada, and both campaigns are making all-out efforts to court voters in what could be one of the most decisive states in this national election.