CBS correspondent Adrianna Diaz reports on the overwhelming support for former President Trump and the scarcity of Vice President Kamala Harris backers in three Nevada restaurants, highlighting voter concerns about the economy, immigration, and democracy.
CBS News correspondent Adrianna Diaz has revealed a striking disparity in political sentiment among Nevada voters, with Vice President Kamala Harris facing an uphill battle against former President Donald Trump. During a "3 Meals" segment on "CBS Mornings," Diaz visited restaurants in Reno, North Las Vegas, and Pahrump, seeking public opinion in a state that remains a statistical tie between the two candidates.
Diaz's findings were surprising to the show's hosts, as she reported a remarkable difficulty in finding Harris supporters. "In every single restaurant, of the people willing to talk to us, we could only find one Harris supporter in every restaurant — and we left no stone unturned," Diaz said. "But people are really excited about Trump."
CBS Reporter Encounters Limited Harris Support in Nevada Restaurants
In Pahrump, a deep red stronghold in Nevada, Diaz encountered married couple Leanne and Stephen Schaefer, who expressed their unwavering support for Trump and concern for the nation's future. They emphasized the need for a strong leader who commands respect and can effectively deal with foreign adversaries. Another group of women voiced their frustrations over the rising cost of living, attributing it to the current administration.
"Everything has gone up," one woman said. "Everybody feels it at the grocery store, at the gas pumps. And yes, I do attribute that to [President] Biden."
CBS Reporter Encounters Limited Harris Support in Nevada Restaurants
Similarly, in Reno, a table of Trump supporters expressed their primary concern as the border situation. "Illegals. They got to go," said Debra Canestrini. When Diaz pointed out that many asylum seekers are seeking protection, Canestrini dismissed it as "baloney."
Harris did find support from Ken Lasker, a Reno voter who prioritized democracy over other concerns. "We’ve had a democracy for 250 years," he said. "I think that it’s clearly being threatened now by Trump and the Republican Party."
CBS Reporter Encounters Limited Harris Support in Nevada Restaurants
In Las Vegas, Harris supporter Joey Herbert praised the current administration's economic performance. "For me, it’s been the economy. And that’s what I really like about the current administration," he said. "There’s been nothing but job growth."
However, Francisco Barres, a taco truck owner, lamented the rising costs of goods. "Tacos used to be, what? A dollar, $1.50? After the pandemic, they don't go under $3.50 or $4 because the meat’s expensive," he remarked.
CBS Reporter Encounters Limited Harris Support in Nevada Restaurants
A recent CNN poll found Harris leading Trump in Nevada by a narrow margin, within the error of sampling. However, Diaz's on-the-ground reporting provides a unique glimpse into the challenges facing Harris in courting voters in this battleground state.
