Kasama Under Fire As Past Support for Susie Lee Resurfaces

Source: Nevada News & Views

If you helped someone get elected, are you responsible for what they do next?

That’s the question now swirling around Nevada politics.

And it’s putting Assemblywoman Heidi Kasama in the hot seat.

A Past Endorsement Comes Back Around

A new statement from Republican Albert Mack is raising concerns about Kasama’s past support for Democrat Congresswoman Susie Lee.

Back in 2018, Kasama served as president of Nevada REALTORS. In that role, she publicly backed Lee and called her a “common-sense problem solver.”

It didn’t stop there.

Records show that $10,000 from the National Association of Realtors Political Action Committee went to support Lee’s campaign during that time.

That kind of backing matters.

In a close race, money and endorsements can make a real difference.

Why This Is Coming Up Now

This story might have stayed in the past.

But now it’s back, as Susie Lee is facing backlash after posting a late-night message about President Donald Trump that included vulgar language and harsh attacks.

Instead of walking it back, she doubled down.

That turned a political disagreement into a national story.

And now, people are asking who helped put her in office in the first place.

Mack: “Voters Deserve Answers”

Albert Mack isn’t mincing words.

“Heidi Kasama didn’t just endorse Susie Lee. She praised her, helped fund her campaign, and called her a ‘common-sense problem solver,’” Mack said in a statement.

He argues that Kasama can’t simply distance herself now.

“Now that Susie Lee is making national headlines for vile, unhinged attacks on President Trump, Kasama wants voters to forget her own record.”

Mack also points out Kasama has one of the most liberal voting records among Republicans in the Nevada Assembly, citing data from Nevada Policy.

Why This Matters

Nevada isn’t just any state.

It’s a battleground.

Small shifts can decide big races.

In places like Clark County, where many elections are decided by slim margins, endorsements and political alliances carry weight long after the campaign ends.

Voters here tend to have long memories. 

If a Republican backs a Democrat, even years ago, that can raise eyebrows.

The Bigger Question for Voters

This moment raises a simple question.

Judgment.

When leaders choose who to support, it tells you something about how they see the world. And voters have a right to ask about it.

Do past endorsements still reflect current values?

Should candidates be held accountable for who they helped elevate?

Those are questions Nevada voters may now be asking themselves.

What Happens Next

So far, Kasama hasn’t publicly responded to the latest criticism.

That could change.

But at the end of the day, this isn’t just about one endorsement or one comment.

It’s about trust.

And in a state like Nevada, trust can be the difference between winning and going home.

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