On day three of the Democratic National Convention, all eyes were on Nevada as the first and only Latina to serve as a U.S. Senator, Catherine Cortez Masto, took center stage.
A dedicated leader who previously served the Silver State as Attorney General, Senator Cortez Masto made the case for another former Attorney General, now Vice President, who defines strong leadership. From taking on big banks, to protecting the southern border, to fighting human traffickers, Senator Cortez Masto knows what it means to stand up for justice. She let millions of Americans know that Vice President Kamala Harris is the leader we need to hold Donald Trump accountable and keep moving our country forward.
NV Dems also hosted our national delegation for a breakfast that included the Honorable Xavier Becerra, Mini Timmaraju of Reproductive Freedom for All, Pennsylvania Governor, Josh Shapiro, Colorado Governor, Jared Polis, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, and of course, Nevada’s very own U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto.
SEN CORTEZ MASTO: Because of voters in Nevada, the Democrats won the Senate majority. And I’m here to tell you, we can do it again, we can send Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to the White House!
See more about what Nevadans were up to on day three below:
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Cortez Masto talks up Harris, Nevada’s importance in DNC speech
Jessica Hill
Key Points:
- Nevada U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto took the stage at the Democratic National Convention to advocate for Vice President Kamala Harris and emphasize Nevada’s importance in the election.
- Cortez Masto highlighted her relationship with VP Harris, which began when they were both serving as attorney general in the two neighboring states of Nevada and California.
- VP Harris and Sen. Cortez Masto worked together on several key issues, including taking on big banks after the foreclosure crisis and tackling transnational criminals and human trafficking.
- “When we took on human traffickers, Kamala had us meet with survivors so we could understand who we were fighting for,” Cortez Masto said. “Standing up for justice — that’s Kamala Harris. So trust me when I say, I know she’ll fight for our families and our freedoms. Now, we must fight for her.”
- Sen. Cortez Masto reminded the audience at the Nevada-hosted National Convention Delegation Breakfast that her election in 2022 was only won by 7,928 votes.
- “Because of Democrats in Nevada, the Democrats won the Senate majority,” she said. “We can do it again. We can send Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to the White House. Let’s get it done.”
USA TODAY: ‘Now, we must fight for her,’ Nevada Sen. Cortez Masto stumps for Harris at DNC
Maya Homan, Elizabeth Beyer
Key Points:
- Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto took the stage on the third night of the Democratic National Convention to share her experience working with Vice President Kamala Harris when they were both attorneys general in Sun Belt states.
- Cortez Masto told the crowd that she and Harris took on big banks and delivered for families during the foreclosure crisis; held criminals accountable by putting transnational criminals and drug smugglers behind bars; and met with survivors of human trafficking to better understand who they were fighting for, while standing up for justice.
- Catherine Cortez Masto was first elected to the Senate in 2016, and became the first female senator from Nevada, as well as the first Latina ever elected to the Senate from any state.
- “And trust me — [Harris] will fight for our families and our freedoms. Now, we must fight for her,” Cortez Masto said.
3News: Nevada’s Titus talks Democratic National Convention, Harris campaign enthusiasm
Key Points:
- Titus mentioned that the transition from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris as the nominee was smooth, and the excitement for Harris’s candidacy grew quickly, especially after she selected her running mate Tim Walz, describing him as “America’s everyman.”
- The Harris platform would directly benefit Southern Nevada by helping reduce prescription drug costs and addressing affordable housing – issues particularly relevant to Nevadans.
- These plans include helping young people access housing and preventing large corporations from dominating the local housing market.
- Titus emphasized that many of Nevada’s independent voters tend to vote for the person rather than the party. She believes Harris’s integrity, experience, and focus on addressing real issues would appeal to them.
8NewsNow: Nevada Democrats deliver delegates at DNC in Chicago; Cortez Masto set to speak tonight
Greg Haas
Key Points:
- Nevada Democrats executed their roles Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, with state party Chair Danielle Monroe-Moreno delivering Nevada’s support to Kamala Harris.
- “Nevada is the most diverse battleground state in the country,” the text of Monroe-Moreno’s prepared speech said.
- “Home of the late great Senator Harry Reid, the ONLY Latina to ever serve in the U.S. Senate, Catherine Cortez Masto, and the first and ONLY women-majority state legislature.
- “As Nevada’s first Black woman Chair, I proudly deliver the Silver State’s 48 votes to the next president of the United States, Kamala Harris!” Monroe-Moreno said.
Wall Street Journal: Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto Points to Harris Leadership During Housing Crisis
Siobhan Hughes
Key Points:
- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D., Nev.), the former attorney general for Nevada, made a two-pronged argument in favor of Kamala Harris—a one time attorney general for California—as president of the United States.
- “She is a strong leader. Here’s how I know: as AGs, we took on the big banks after the foreclosure crisis. And let me tell you: Kamala did not settle for less than homeowners deserved,” Cortez Masto said, saying that Harris’s work helped secure billions of dollars for families.
- “Kamala and I also worked to protect our southern border,” Cortez Masto said. “During that time, Kamala invited a group of AGs across the border to meet with Mexican officials. Now, we worked together to put transnational criminals and drug smugglers behind bars. Holding criminals accountable—that’s Kamala Harris.”
USA TODAY: Watch: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto full speech at DNC convention
Mike Fant
- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto was among the speakers on the third night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
NBC News: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto recalls Harris as a ‘leader’ while attorney general
- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-NV, recalls her time with Vice President Kamala Harris when they both served as attorney general of their state during her remarks at the DNC.
Westside Gazette: Kamala Harris’ Lucky Numbers: Seven Sisters’ Safeguarding Democracy
Carma Henry
Key Points:
- The Black Political Excellence Fund sponsored a reception at the 50th Democratic National Convention in Chicago to honor seven Black female State Party Chairs – a historic milestone for the Association of State Democratic Committees (ASDC)
- NVDems Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno along with Jeanna Repass of Kansas, Lavora Barnes of Michigan, Alicia Andrews of Oklahoma, Dr. Rosa Colquitt of Oregon, Christale Spain of South Carolina, and Congresswoman Nikema Williams of Georgia – are the first Black women to hold these positions in their states.
- These women are seen as crucial figures in driving Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to the White House and actively working in key battleground states to ensure Black voters return to the polls in record numbers.
- The party chairs highlighted the challenges of upholding their state parties and the additional challenges posed by opposition tactics make the role even more demanding.
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