Michelle Obama in Reno and Las Vegas with Reid; senator says he has work cut out for him
By Scott Sonner, APTuesday, June 1, 2010
Michelle Obama boosts Reid in Reno and Las Vegas
RENO, Nev. — First Lady Michelle Obama promoted healthy lifestyles among women and children Tuesday in Nevada and tried to breathe life into the re-election campaign of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
She appeared with him in Reno and Las Vegas.
The Nevada Democrat faces trouble in the polls in his bid for a fifth term in November.
President Barack Obama carried Nevada in 2008 and Reid already has enjoyed his support this year, with the president traveling to Las Vegas in February for two public events and a campaign fundraiser.
Before the conference in Reno, Reid sidestepped questions from reporters about his re-election prospects and refused to discuss the 12 Republicans vying for his seat in the June 8 primary election.
Associated Press Writer Oskar Garcia contributed to this report from Las Vegas
