Optimism is soaring for Republicans in the Silver State as early voting numbers that once appeared as an anomaly now solidify into a clear trend. Although Donald Trump has never won Nevada, expectations are high that he could change that this time, potentially boosting down-ballot candidates as well.
As previously noted, the Sam Brown for Senate campaign struggled ahead of the televised debate against Democratic incumbent Jacky Rosen. However, Rosen’s weak response to the issue of biological men competing in women’s sports—set against the backdrop of the University of Nevada-Reno women’s volleyball team forfeiting their match against San Jose State—has given the Brown campaign a newfound focus and identity.
This revitalized momentum is translating into last-minute funding, including a significant $6.2 million infusion from the Senate Leadership Fund,…