Exclusive: afghanistan war veterans Sam Brown will officially launch its second candidacy for the U.S. Senate on Monday, this time aiming to dethrone another vulnerable Democratic Senator from Nevada, Jackie Rosen.
Fox News Digital interviewed Republican Brown ahead of the announcement at an upcoming event in Reno, Nevada, saying he sees a different direction for the country than what he says is heading under his leadership. He will share his vision on how to lead the country to Politicians like Rosen and President Biden.
When asked why he decided to throw himself back into the ring, Brown said, “My candidacy for the Senate is rooted in the fact that Nevadans are concerned about losing the American Dream and the legacy their children will inherit.” said.
“People are hurting. Inflation is high, the economy is equally volatile, and people are looking for their leader and champion in Washington, DC. And that’s me,” he said.
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Former U.S. Army Captain Sam Brown is expected to announce his candidacy for one of Nevada’s Senate seats. (Sam Brown for Nevada)
Brown, a retired Army captain and Purple Heart recipient, was severely injured in an IED explosion during a deployment to Afghanistan in 2008, sustaining severe burns to his face.
An army veteran, he was the first senator candidate in 2022 in a bid to oust Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Mast, but former Attorney General Adam Laksa was running for the Republican primary in Nevada. He finished second after Ruth. He lost by 22 points to former President Donald Trump and the Senate Leadership Fund-backed Laxalt.
Brown, now backed by the Republican Senate Committee, is seen as the frontrunner for the nomination so far and a potential target for Rosen, who is seeking a second term.
Despite likely access to improved support and funding from previous campaigns, Brown said, “the most important thing is to gain the trust and support of Nevadans.” He said the campaign was “focused” on expanding grassroots networks.
“Under the Jackie Rosen administration, we saw massive inflation resulting in higher food and gasoline prices, the state’s highest unemployment rate, and crime taking over our cities. , is frustrated and disappointed that we’re not doing anything, and they’re looking for someone to step up and solve these problems across Nevada,” he said. .
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Army Captain Sam Brown is shown before the catastrophic IED explosion while on duty in Afghanistan. (Sam Brown for Nevada)
Mr Brown went on to describe Mr Rosen as “extreme”, “out of the ordinary” and “a huge disappointment”.
“Specifically, she is estranged on economic policy, which makes management and employment difficult. She is also extremely estranged on the benefits that America’s energy self-sufficiency policies bring to the American people. And she’s also extreme when it comes to education,” he said, referring to her support for teaching critical racial theory in schools.
Brown also touted that his years in the military taught him how to put people and mission before himself. Washington, D.C. politicians have forgotten that principle, he said, and if elected, his mission is to represent his people “to help them lead successful lives and realize the American Dream.” said.
“When I was in a combat environment, no one cared what party you belonged to or how you were brought up. All I cared about was that everyone would get the job done,” he said.
“What I bring is leadership, focus on mission and people. That’s what I’ve been trained for, that’s what I’ve been doing,” he added.
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Democratic Nevada Senator Jackie Rosen (left) and likely Republican Nevada Senate candidate and Afghanistan War veteran Sam Browne. (Getty Images)
Brown is the fourth Republican nominee to join former state legislator Jim Marchant, civil rights attorney Rhonda Kennedy and real estate broker Stephanie Phillips.
Rosen’s current Senate seat in Nevada is considered the frontrunner for the Republican Party In 2024, as in 2022, the party is looking to capitalize on the unpopularity of President Biden across the country. Cortés Masto won 49% of the vote, winning re-election by less than 8,000 votes.
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