Trump Aims to Break Republican Losing Streak in Minnesota, Biden Eyes Opportunities in Swing States

Former President Trump and President Biden's campaigns are preparing for a rematch in 2024, with both sides looking to expand the electoral map beyond key swing states. Trump believes he has a chance to win Minnesota, a state that has not voted Republican in over 50 years, while Biden's campaign sees opportunities in North Carolina and Virginia.

Former President Donald Trump is aiming to break a decades-old losing streak for Republicans in Minnesota, while President Biden's campaign is eyeing opportunities to expand the electoral map in swing states like North Carolina and Virginia.

Trump, who lost Minnesota by just 1.5 points in 2016 but by over seven points in 2020, believes he has a "really good shot" at winning the state in 2024. He has pointed to his strong support among rural white voters without college degrees, a demographic that heavily favored him in previous elections.

Biden's campaign, on the other hand, believes that Minnesota is out of reach for Trump. They note that the president has a strong ground game in the state and that he won by a comfortable margin in the 2020 election.

Trump's campaign is also looking to expand the map in Virginia, another state that has not voted Republican in a presidential election since 2004. Internal surveys suggest that Trump is competitive in the state, again due to his strong support among rural white voters.

Biden's campaign is also looking at expanding the map, but their focus is on North Carolina. The state has been trending Republican in recent years, and Trump carried it by a narrow margin in 2020.

Trump and Biden's campaigns are preparing for a rematch in seven crucial swing states that decided the 2020 election: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Both sides believe that they have opportunities to win these states, and the outcome of the election will likely hinge on their ability to energize their base and appeal to swing voters.

Trump's campaign is banking on his popularity among rural white voters and his ability to attract independent voters. Biden's campaign, on the other hand, is focused on mobilizing the Democratic base, particularly Black and Latino voters.

The 2024 election is shaping up to be a close and competitive race, with both sides confident in their chances of victory. The outcome will likely be determined by the ability of each candidate to build a coalition of support that spans different demographic groups and geographical regions.