In a recent address at St Paul, during the Lincoln-Reagan Dinner for the Minnesota Republican Party, Donald Trump wrongly asserted that he won the 2020 presidential race in Minnesota. He also projected confidence of a victory in the forthcoming election, despite the state having a history of over 50 years of not voting for a Republican nominee.
Whilst repeating unsubstantiated accusations of the prior election being marred by extensive fraudulent activities, Mr. Trump told his applauding audience, “We definitely triumphed in Minnesota in the year 2020. It is crucial for us to be vigilant and monitor those votes closely.”
As they approach November 5th for the presidential sequel, the campaign team of Mr. Trump have both publicly and privately maintained that he can outdo Biden in Minnesota. Though a surprise win is feasible, existing polls and past political trends suggest the ex-president has a challenging task ahead.
Major autonomous polls depict Biden leading insignificantly yet steadily in Minnesota – commonly within a range of 2 to 4 points. A representative from Trump’s campaign did not disclose openly if they intend to allocate resources to the state.
The rural zones of Minnesota have demonstrated a growing preference for Republicans over the past ten years. Simultaneously, the suburban areas surrounding Minneapolis have displayed a tilt towards Democrats, paralleling wider national tendencies.
During the discourse, Mr Trump reiterated his demand for a “large-scale deportation” of illegal immigrants. He also re-emphasized pledges to develop a new missile defence framework, comparing it to Israel’s “Iron Dome” initiative.
Stirring rumours, Trump hinted that the Governor of North Dakota, Doug Burgum and his previous primary opponent, who introduced him that evening, could potentially be his running mate for vice-president. “There is speculation that it could be that chap there,” remarked Mr. Trump about Burgum, complimenting him.
Throughout the evening, keeping in line with his recent speeches, Trump peppered his address with personal and even obscene criticisms of Biden. At one point, he described the president as “talking rubbish”.
Whilst in the midst of presidential races, it’s typical for primary contenders to express confidence in winning states that seem a challenging prospect. Mr. Biden’s team predict they have an opportunity of snatching Florida, however, he trails there by approximately 10 points in most surveys. – Reuters