Las Vegas – The race, expected to be one of the most closely watched Senate races of the year, is a one-sided battle for the Republican nominee as well-funded former Trump officials continue their relentless onslaught against national party-backed candidates. It turned into a fierce battle.
Dr. Jeffrey Gunter, who served as former President Donald Trump’s ambassador to Iceland, announced a multimillion-dollar boost to his Senate campaign last month, causing a stir in Nevada, where he had already endorsed the former U.S. military. It caused heartburn among national Republicans. Captain Sam Brown.
Gunter has advertised himself as a “MAGA person” and “110% pro-Donald Trump” and is seeking support from the former president in his effort to eclipse Brown, who has called him “Fraud Brown.” The central element is the possibility of “Never Trumper”.
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Former U.S. Ambassador to Iceland Jeff Gunter and former U.S. Army officer Sam Brown. (Department of State; Sam Brown in charge of Nevada)
“Nevada voters deserve truthful, honest, straightforward politicians. … I’m a MAGA person. I’m 110% pro-Donald Trump. That’s who I am,” Gunter told FOX News Digital. said in an interview.
“The reality is, Sam Brown, Fraud Brown, whatever you want to call him…he’s Mitch’s guy. He’s Nikki’s guy. That’s what he’s indebted to. “There’s only one group I’m indebted to, and that’s the voters of Nevada,” he said. He was referring to Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, who have frequently broken with Trump on a variety of issues.
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But in a conversation with Fox News Digital over the weekend, Brown avoided directly engaging with Gunter and sought to keep the focus not only on President Biden but also on incumbent Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen.
“Look, my record is clear. I’ve been campaigning virtually for the last three years,” said Brown, who is running against Adam Laxalt for the Republican nomination for the Senate seat in 2022. hinted that it had failed.
“I’ve been consistent. My agenda has never changed. I’m a pro-America first candidate, very conservative. The actions of other candidates show how desperate people are. I’m just showing you,” he added, without mentioning Gunther by name. .
On April 22, 2024, former Republican presidential candidate Trump leaves Trump Tower in New York to attend trial on charges that he concealed hush money payments related to an affair. (Charlie Tribalew/AFP via Getty Images)
Brown described his campaign against Rosen and Biden as an “indictment,” said their policies have not benefited Nevadans, and Gunter’s insistence that he was “no Trumper.” In contrast, he defended the former president regarding his ongoing trial in New York. city.
“People seem to be motivated when they get engaged and express their concerns and, frankly, see President Trump’s enthusiasm on their behalf,” he said. “A lot of this didn’t start until he announced he was running for re-election, but I’m hopeful that this year it will help encourage people to vote.”
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When asked about Brown’s “desperate” comments, Gunter insisted he was responding to Nevadans’ desire for “honest politicians” and criticized Brown’s standoffish approach to Trump. He later countered that he supported his bid for the White House in January.
Gunter similarly denounced Trump’s trial as “election interference” and praised the former president’s record in office, a common theme as his campaign continues to seek support.
Even though Mr. Brown remains primarily focused on Mr. Rosen, he was active on the campaign trail in applauding Mr. Trump and seeking the former president’s support.
Former U.S. Army Capt. Sam Brown, Republican candidate for Senate in Nevada, speaks with supporters at the opening of his new campaign office in Reno on April 27, 2024. (Brandon Gillespie/Fox News)
In a recent interview with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham, he praised Trump’s “America First vision” as the reason he voted “enthusiastically” for the former president, the same week he secured his support. CNN reported.
In addition, Kristy Wilkinson, Brown’s campaign communications director, told Fox News Digital that she is “thrilled to have the support of President Donald J. Trump.”
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“He is one of the strongest supporters in politics, and Sam greatly appreciates all that President Trump is doing to save our country,” Wilkinson said.
Mr. Brown is the only Republican senatorial candidate in a battleground district supported by the National Republican Senatorial Committee who does not have Mr. Trump’s support.
It’s unclear why Trump has not yet endorsed the race, but pro-Gunter and pro-Brown sources each expressed confidence on Fox that the former president’s support is well within reach. .
Senator Jacky Rosen speaks at the East Vegas Library in Las Vegas on June 16, 2023. (Madelyn Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Aside from the rhetoric surrounding Mr. Trump, both candidates are running against Mr. Rosen, arguing that they are the only ones who can flip seats for Republicans who have struggled to win in the Silver State in recent election cycles. There is. According to Rosen’s camp, that is by no means a foreseeable conclusion.
“Jackie Rosen is one of the most bipartisan people in the country, with a record of political independence and a record of service to Nevada across party lines,” Rosen campaign spokeswoman Johanna Warshaw told Fox News Digital. He is considered one of the most capable senators in the United States.”
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“While extreme MAGA Republicans are busy tearing each other apart in divisive and costly primaries, Sen. Rosen is focused on communicating directly to voters that he is working to fight for the people of Nevada. There is.”
Few polls have been conducted to show a clear leader in the Republican primary. But Mr. Brown maintains a fundraising advantage, with several polls conducted so far showing polls that have included Mr. Gunter, veteran Air Force pilot Tony Grady and former state Rep. Jim Merchant. This appears to pose a bigger challenge to Mr. Rosen than his Republican opponents.
Election analysts are evaluating this election as a hugely contested race, with candidates either “leaning toward the Democratic Party” or “leaning toward the Democratic Party.”
The primary election will be held on Tuesday, June 11th.
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