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Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen

So You're Saying There's a Chance?

Sep 28, 2023
"Beyond the Polls" welcomes Scott Rasmussen to discuss 2024 hopefuls, Steve Kornacki to analyze the race between Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump, and Jon Ralston to explore Nevada politics. They discuss overcoming Trump's lead, reaching swing voters, and the difference between a caucus and primary in Nevada.
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Quick takeaways

  • Nevada has a diverse political landscape, with different regions leaning Democratic or Republican, and the outcome of the upcoming presidential race may slightly lean Democratic.
  • Kentucky's Democratic governor, Andy Beshear, remains slightly ahead in the polls despite the state's red leanings, and the outcome of the governor's race will depend on the Republican primary and potential contenders.

Deep dives

Nevada's Political Landscape

Nevada is a swing state with a diverse political landscape. It is divided into three regions: Clark County (Las Vegas), which leans Democratic; Washoe County (Reno) as the swing county; and the rural counties, which are predominantly Republican. The state has seen an increase in independent voter registration due to a motor voter law. In the 2022 elections, independent voters played a role in both the Democratic and Republican wins. In the upcoming presidential race, Nevada may lean slightly Democratic, while the Senate race between incumbent Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto and potential Republican nominees remains competitive, with the outcome dependent on the Republican nominee.

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