Donald Trump’s political operation was widely praised for its professionalism and effectiveness throughout the Republican nomination fight.

In his bid to retake the White House, few states hold as much promise for Donald Trump as Michigan.

The former president has already won the state once and President Joe Biden, who reclaimed it for Democrats in 2020, is confronting vulnerabilities there as he seeks reelection. Trump’s campaign promises an aggressive play for Michigan as part of a robust swing-state strategy.

But, at least for now, those promises appear to be mostly talk. The Trump campaign and its partners at the Republican National Committee haven’t yet made significant general election investments in the state, according to Michigan Republican Party Chairman Pete Hoekstra. The national committee, he said, hasn’t transferred any money to the state party to help bolster its operations heading into the general election. There are no specific programs in place to court voters of color. And there’s no general election field staff in place.

  • Binthinkin@kbin.social
    13·
    9 months ago

    He is going to lose so bad it’s going to cause the greatest laughter this country has ever experienced.

    • ChillPenguin@lemmy.world
      241·
      9 months ago

      I can only hope. I’m rather nervous about the election. Since his entire voter base in a cult. And the other side has their eyes on what’s going on in Gaza.

      • Habahnow@sh.itjust.works
        8·
        9 months ago

        Me too, Biden has to fix shit in Israel real quick (doubt) or start actually telling Israel to fuck off to start reducing liberal dissidents.

    • gradyp@awful.systemsEnglish
      13·
      9 months ago

      while he will certainly lose the popular vote, he and the cult are busy setting the stage for Jan. 6th round 2. every trick to steal it will be tried and by how feckless our judicial system has been, I have very little hope of our institutions holding this time.

      it’s got to be an epic, undeniable drubbing, else we’re all wearing red hats this time next year.

      edit- in case anyone doubts it: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/26/rnc-2020-election-stolen-trump-hiring/

    • Zipitydew@sh.itjust.works
      12·
      9 months ago

      I’ve been wondering why so many GOP reps are bailing early. Starting to lean towards internal polling shows them getting smoked.

      Trump sucking up all the party funds for legal fees screws those down ticket races. Plus McCarthy is in the background working on revenge against MAGA candidates who forced him out. With Kevin having been the party fundraising champ.

      Dumbass could still get an EC win. And the GOP is going to throw every way possible of cheating behind this election. But their chances aren’t looking as good as the news wants to suggest to keep some drama going this far out.