In a different political climate, her Republican challenger might be considered a feeble opponent.Īdam Laxalt is a hard-Right Trump loyalist and abortion opponent in a state that is overwhelmingly pro-choice.

Those assembled are members of the Culinary Workers Union, the largest in Nevada, and a key powerbroker in the state’s politics.īut as they head into the scorching sun to knock on doors, they face an uphill battle to re-elect Ms Cortez Masto. We have to fight,” she says, to loud cheers. If Ms Cortez Masto loses her seat, it could spell disaster for the Democrats nationwide. Nevada’s race is among a handful that will determine control of the 50-50 split Senate chamber for the next two years.