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Balance of Power: Trump singles out Nevada at RNC as he looks to flip state he lost twice
Former President Trump singled out battleground state Nevada in his remarks at the Republican National Convention, previewing how he hopes to dominate the state he lost twice.
“At the center of our plan for economic relief — our massive tax cuts for workers that include something else that’s turned out to be very popular, actually, here.
“It’s very popular in this building and all those hotels that I saw that are so nice. I’m staying in a nice one. It’s called ‘no tax on tips,’” he said in his speech Thursday night, formally accepting the Republican presidential nomination.
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Trump touted a plan he has to stop taxing tipped wages. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
He noted he got the idea from a server in Nevada.
“And I got that by having dinner recently in Nevada, where we’re leading by about 14 points,” Trump said.
“The government’s after me all the time on tips,” he recalled her saying. Trump said he asked her if she’d be happy to have no taxes taken from her tips. According to him, she said, “What a great idea.”
“Waitresses and caddies and drivers and everybody — it’s a large, large group of people that are being really hurt badly,” the former president explained. “They make money. Let them keep their money.”
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A stock photo of the Las Vegas city skyline. (iStock)
Trump went public with the idea as a part of his campaign last month and spent a significant amount of time touting it during a meeting with Senate Republicans, who are hoping to take the majority in the upper chamber in November.
“What I think President Trump did sell us all on is don’t tax” tips, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., told Fox News Digital at the time.
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., noted, “He thinks it’s a great example of how working people in this economy just can’t get ahead.”
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Las Vegas has a significant tourism industry. (iStock)
In a state like Nevada that heavily relies on its tourism industry, particularly in Las Vegas, winning over any workers could be the difference in the upcoming election.
Trump was defeated in Nevada in both 2016 and 2020, but the outlook appears much better for 2024. In a June Fox News Poll, Trump was beating President Biden by five percentage points in the state, 50% to 45%. The poll was done before the presidential debate and the attempted assassination of Trump.
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Sam Brown, a U.S. Senate candidate for Nevada, speaks at the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee July 16, 2024. (Reuters/Mike Segar)
In his speech on Thursday, Trump also recognized the Republican Senate candidate in Nevada, former U.S. Army Captain Sam Brown.
He referred to Brown being severely injured while deployed in Afghanistan.
“And, by the way, we have a man in this room who is running for the U.S. Senate from a great state, Nevada, named Sam Brown, who paid the ultimate price,” Trump said.
With the increased uncertainty about Biden’s candidacy, some have predicted he could prove to be a drag on down-ballot Democrats, including those in Nevada. This would mean it isn’t just Trump getting an advantage in the key swing state, but Brown and other Republicans have an opportunity to turn Nevada red.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Trump campaign for comment.
Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.
Former President Donald Trump delivered a speech formally accepting his presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, and an average of 25.4 million viewers tuned in to watch.
The audience figure from Nielsen was roughly 7% higher than viewership numbers for the final night of the RNC in 2020 and 27% lower than 2016. The entire event, which ran from Monday to Thursday, drew a daily average of 19.07 million viewers — down about 2% from 2020.
Fox News was the most watched channel for coverage between 10 p.m. and 12:05 a.m. Eastern, with an average of 9.4 million viewers, followed by NBC (3.6 million), ABC (2.7 million), CNN (2 million), CBS (1.8 million) and MSNBC (1.1 million).
Popular among Trump supporters, conservative Fox News has historically dominated the TV ratings during the RNC. Sean Hannity’s “Hannity,” which aired at 9 p.m. Eastern on Fox News, pulled in 8.3 million viewers on Thursday.
Coverage of the RNC also extended to PBS, Telemundo, Univision, NewsNation, Newsmax and Scripps News.
During his 93-minute speech, Trump addressed the recent attempt on his life at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania for what he said would be the only time, deeming the assassination attempt “too painful” to talk about. The evening also featured remarks by Trump’s son Eric Trump, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, wrestling star Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White and ousted Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
Earlier in the week, “Hillbilly Elegy” author and Sen. J.D. Vance delivered his first public address as the Republican vice presidential nominee. Trump formally chose Vance as his vice presidential nominee on Monday.
The Democratic National Convention is scheduled to take place Aug. 19 to 22 in Chicago. The Democratic convention drew a daily average of 21.6 million viewers in 2020.
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Speakers at the Republican National Convention used more than 110,000 words over four boisterous days.
The selection of speakers and their choice of words reflected both the pointed campaign rhetoric and the rewritten platform of the Republican Party in 2024.
Excluding common and routine words, the most frequently spoken words were:
Words on the Economy
Economic concerns were a recurring theme of the convention. Speakers stressed the “skyrocketing” or “shocking” prices of gas and groceries, with Senator Rick Scott of Florida describing a vision of $10 a gallon if President Biden wins a second term.
Frequently used words when talking about the economy included:
Words on Immigration
Speakers described “millions of illegal aliens” crossing the southern border, promoting the idea of a migrant crime surge with descriptions of “murderers and rapists” and “criminals and terrorists.”
Some of the words frequently used when discussing immigration:
Words From Notable Speakers
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The Most Words?
Donald J. Trump spoke 12,219 words over 92 minutes, the longest acceptance speech timed by the American Presidency Project since at least 1956.
The only known Republican acceptance speech with a comparable word count was William Howard Taft’s in 1908. That speech ran to 12,055 words and reflected the Republican Party’s platform of a century ago, with repeated mentions of “business prosperity,” “anti-trust law” and “interstate railroads”:
Missing Words
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The Republican Party’s policy positions on some controversial matters have become less popular with voters, most notably abortion restrictions and attacks on the Affordable Care Act. Speakers steered clear of such talking points.
The word “abortion” did not appear in the 110,000 transcribed words, though the phrase “born and unborn” appeared twice, and “pro-life” and “pro-choice” each appeared once.
“Health care” was mentioned three times, and there were only four references to “prescriptions” or “prescription drugs.”
More Words to Come
The Democratic National Convention will be held Aug. 19-22 in Chicago, though it is not yet confirmed whether Mr. Biden or someone else will be the nominee.
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Babydog bobbleheads to hit shelves after 'first dog' stole the show at Republican National Convention
The most popular speaker at the 2024 Republican National Convention is being recognized for her celebrity in a brand-new way. Even though she didn’t say a word.
Babydog, the first dog of West Virginia, will have her own bobblehead thanks to the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee.
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“Sitting on a circular red, white, and blue base bearing her name, the bobblehead of Babydog has her mouth open and tongue exposed in a playful pose. A replica of the original First Dog of West Virginia, the white, tan, and brown Babydog Bobblehead showcases her cute, stubby legs, along with an abundance of folds around her face,” the museum announced Friday.
2,024 commemorative bobbleheads of the beloved bulldog will be manufactured later this year by the museum’s online store and will cost $30 each, according to the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. Additional shipping will cost $8.
Babydog looks on as Gov. of West Virginia Jim Justice (not pictured) speaks on Day 2 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 16, 2024. (REUTERS/Jeenah Moon)
“We’re excited to offer the first bobblehead of Babydog, the First Dog of West Virginia,” National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Phil Sklar said.
Sklar added, “Already popular among West Virginians, Babydog added many more people to her growing fan club with her appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. This bobblehead will be a must-have for fans of Babydog!”
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4-year-old Babydog took to the Republican National Convention stage in Milwaukee with her dad, Governor Jim Justice, Tuesday. Her appearance quickly made headlines.
Babydog is one of three dogs in the Justice household alongside two Boston terriers named Lucy and Ellie. She turns 5 on October 27.
Babydog Justice walked out onto the stage after her owner called at the RNC. (Getty Images)
Justice is running for Senate in the Mountain State after serving as governor since 2016. His run is endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
Justice affectionately describes her as a “60-pound brown watermelon.”
The office of Governor Jim Justice did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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