Top officials in the previous election campaign of Donald Trump believe that Minnesota and Virginia, traditionally blue states, could be in play for the GOP in the upcoming 2024 election. Virginia has consistently voted for Democratic presidents since 2008, while Minnesota has been a Democratic stronghold since 1976.
“We have a significant opportunity to expand our reach in Virginia and Minnesota,” senior Trump adviser Chris LaCivita told NBC News. Trump is scheduled to host a GOP annual dinner in Minnesota next week, marking his first campaign visit to the state.
Minnesota Republicans are excited to have Trump headline their Lincoln Reagan dinner, with Party Chairman David Hann emphasizing the importance of promoting American values. However, Minnesota Democrats remain skeptical of Trump’s chances in the state, citing his significant losses in 2016 and 2020.
In Virginia, Trump faced substantial defeats in both 2016 and 2020, prompting doubts about his ability to win the state in 2024. A recent poll from Roanoke College showed Trump trailing Biden by 4 points in Virginia.
As the Trump campaign eyes Virginia and Minnesota, the Biden campaign is focusing on flipping historically Republican states like North Carolina and Florida blue. They see an opportunity in Florida following the implementation of a restrictive abortion policy and plan to campaign aggressively in the state.
The Biden campaign recently opened its first office in Florida, emphasizing the importance of the state in their efforts to protect rights and freedoms. Overall, both campaigns are gearing up for a competitive battle in the upcoming election.
