Former President Donald Trump aims to break the Republican losing streak in Minnesota in the 2024 presidential election, while President Biden's campaign dismisses the possibility of the state being in play.
Former President Donald Trump, emboldened by recent polls, believes he has a "really good shot" at flipping the reliably blue state of Minnesota in the 2024 presidential election. Despite losing the state by 1.5 points in 2016 and by more than seven points in 2020, Trump remains confident in his chances, citing his "great friendships up there."
Meanwhile, President Biden's campaign downplays the possibility of Minnesota being up for grabs, emphasizing that they are "not taking any state or any vote for granted." Biden's team highlights their ground game, fundraising dominance, and the president's strong coalition in both Minnesota and Virginia.
Trump's campaign, however, is targeting both Minnesota and Virginia as potential swing states. Internal surveys show that Trump is in a position to flip key electoral votes in his favor. Both states have sizable populations of rural white voters without college degrees, who disproportionately support the former president.
Despite Biden's campaign expressing confidence in Minnesota, Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips warns that "Minnesota's in play." He urges fellow Democrats to acknowledge the reality and work hard to secure the state. Trump's rally in New Jersey last week, where he vowed to win the blue state, further demonstrates his ambition to expand the map.
Biden's campaign, on the other hand, appears to be targeting swing state North Carolina and potentially Florida. Trump narrowly won Florida in 2020, but Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sen. Marco Rubio secured overwhelming victories in the 2022 midterms.
Trump's Minnesota visit comes as both campaigns prepare for a possible rematch in seven crucial swing states that decided the 2020 election. Biden's campaign emphasizes the importance of focusing on those key battlegrounds, while Trump's team is eager to expand into new territories.
While polls and predictions indicate a potential shift in the political landscape, it remains to be seen whether Trump can break the Republican losing streak in Minnesota and whether Biden can maintain his stronghold in the state. The 2024 rematch promises to be a fiercely contested race, with both sides vying for every electoral vote.
