Also, Reid ran on the platform of "Independent Like Nevada." Now you can stop laughing, get off the floor, and back in your chair.
Nevada is an interesting state. Outside of Las Vegas, which is becoming more and more liberal the state is fairly conservative. The influx of Kalifornians into both Vegas and Reno, plus the influx of people seeking union jobs into Vegas is having an effect on state politics. I wouldn't be surprised to see the state turn democrat in the next decade.
I never understand a State Republican Party that doesn't support their own candidate, just like in the case of FL's Harris.