Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump has declared his intention to actively compete in Minnesota, New Jersey, and Virginia as he seeks to defeat Democratic President Joe Biden in the upcoming election. Trump made the announcement at a rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, where he expressed confidence in winning the state of New Jersey and noted strong polling results in Minnesota.
While Trump incorrectly stated that no GOP candidate has won Minnesota since 1952, the state has not been won by a Republican since 1972. Additionally, he mentioned that New Jersey and Virginia are also in play, emphasizing his determination to expand the electoral map and compete in traditionally blue states.
Trump Expanding Electoral Map to Compete in Blue State GOP Has Not Won in Over Half a Century
Ike and Nixon were the last Republicans to carry the Gopher State! https://t.co/bR5PeyE4SU
— Randy DeSoto (@RandyDeSoto) May 13, 2024
Recent polling data from Minneapolis NBC affiliate KSTP-TV shows a close race in Minnesota, with President Biden holding a slight lead among likely voters. However, a poll commissioned by the Trump campaign indicates the former president leading Biden by a margin of 49 to 46 percent. These numbers suggest that Trump is in a competitive position in the state.
In addition to Minnesota, Trump’s campaign is optimistic about its prospects in New Jersey and Virginia. While New Jersey has not been won by a Republican since 1988, the Trump campaign sees potential for a victory there. Similarly, Virginia has not been won by the GOP since 2004, but Trump’s team believes the state is also in play.
With polling data indicating competitive races in these traditionally blue states, the Trump campaign is gearing up for an intense electoral battle in the upcoming election. As the former president mobilizes his supporters and expands the electoral map, the stage is set for a high-stakes rematch of the 2020 general election.
