Published on: October 22, 2024, 11:30 AM. 

Last updated on: October 22, 2024, 12:20 PM.

Political rallies are ongoing this week in Nevada as upcoming votes for the two top presidential candidates are expected to be very close according to recent state polls.

Nevada is a critical battleground state in the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, and the outcomes in Nevada could play a key role in determining the national election results.

Trump and Vance to Make Visits

To enhance his chances on Election Day, Trump will be making an appearance at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday. In addition, Trump’s running mate, Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio), is scheduled to visit Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, former President Bill Clinton will be speaking in support of Harris on Tuesday. On Saturday, former President Barack Obama visited North Vegas to rally support for Harris.

Obama Advocated For Harris

“I’ve mentioned it previously and I will repeat it: Donald Trump is a 78-year-old billionaire who has not stopped complaining about his issues since he descended the golden escalator nine years ago,” Obama informed a crowd gathered at a high school gym. “This individual can’t think about anyone but himself.”

During his 40-minute speech, Obama expressed confidence that Harris is ready to assume the role of president.

“Kamala Harris doesn’t just have ideas, she has a concrete plan to improve your life. She has plans to lower prices on items like groceries and take action against corporations that inflate prices, much like she took on big banks and for-profit colleges when she served as the attorney general of California, to reduce housing costs,” Obama stated.

Kamala will reduce bureaucracy and collaborate with state and local governments as well as the private sector to construct 3 million new homes. She has a solid plan in place to achieve this. Additionally, she will provide first-time homebuyers with up to $25,000 to assist with down payments,” Obama declared.

“For many people, the cost of necessities, from healthcare to housing to groceries, remains excessively high and burdensome,” Obama remarked. “The question is, who is actually going to take action on this,” Obama posed to the audience.

“Kamala,” they responded.

Obama also recognized the need to address immigration and raised the issue of abortion.

“This election is not just about policies,” Obama added. “It is about values and character.”