Trump campaigns in Wisconsin/ vice-presidential debate/ JD Vance/ Tim Walz/ Kamala Harris/ Wisconsin election 2024/ Dane County/ Milwaukee voters/ Newslooks/ WAUNAKEE/ WISCONSIN/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Former President Donald Trump will campaign in Wisconsin ahead of the vice-presidential debate, visiting Dane County, a crucial Democratic stronghold. His visit to Waunakee and later Milwaukee aims to sway voters in key areas as Wisconsin remains a critical battleground state. Trump’s stops come hours before the debate between his running mate, JD Vance, and Democratic nominee Tim Walz.
Trump Campaigns in Wisconsin Quick Looks:
- Trump campaigns in Wisconsin ahead of the vice-presidential debate, visiting Democratic strongholds.
- Stops include Waunakee in Dane County and Milwaukee, key areas for both Democrats and Republicans.
- Trump aims to regain support in suburban areas where his base has softened.
- Dane County, the state’s fastest-growing county, poses a challenge for Republicans.
- Trump focuses his campaign on economic issues, blaming Harris for crime.
Trump Campaigns in Democratic Stronghold Wisconsin Ahead of VP Debate
Deep Look:
As the vice-presidential debate approaches, former President Donald Trump is ramping up his efforts in Wisconsin, a crucial battleground state, by visiting areas traditionally dominated by Democrats. On Tuesday, Trump will visit a manufacturing facility in Waunakee, located in the heart of Dane County, one of Wisconsin’s fastest-growing and most heavily Democratic regions. This marks Trump’s first campaign stop in the county, which he avoided during his presidency.
Later that day, Trump is scheduled to appear at a museum in Milwaukee, the state’s largest city and home to both the highest number of Democratic voters and a significant portion of Republicans. By stopping in Milwaukee, Trump hopes to regain support in the conservative suburbs surrounding the city, where his backing has diminished in recent years.
Dane County: A Democratic Stronghold
Dane County, home to Wisconsin’s capital city of Madison and the University of Wisconsin, is a key stronghold for Democrats. In the 2020 election, Joe Biden secured a commanding 75% of the vote in Dane County, helping him win the state by a narrow margin. With a growing population and nearly 90% voter turnout in 2020, the county is critical to Kamala Harris’ campaign as she seeks to maintain strong Democratic support in the region.
Despite the overwhelming Democratic majority, Dane County is also home to the third-largest number of Republican voters in Wisconsin. Local Republicans, including Dane County GOP Chairman Brandon Maly, believe Trump’s visit could energize conservative voters. “President Trump’s appearance will be a big shot in the arm for demoralized conservatives here,” Maly posted on social media, noting that Trump needs to secure at least 23% of the county’s vote to have a shot at winning statewide.
Waunakee, a suburb of Madison, leans slightly more Republican than the rest of Dane County. In the 2020 election, Trump garnered 36% of the vote in Waunakee, compared to less than 23% countywide.
Milwaukee: A Crucial Stop for Both Parties
Trump’s campaign will also take him to Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s largest city, where he will speak at Discovery World, a science and technology museum on the shore of Lake Michigan. Milwaukee is a major Democratic stronghold, but its conservative suburbs are vital for Trump’s strategy to win the state. The former president is expected to focus his remarks on the economy, as he did in his recent rally in western Wisconsin, where he blamed Kamala Harris for crime related to illegal immigration.
His Milwaukee visit comes after Harris herself campaigned in the state. On September 20, Harris drew more than 10,000 supporters to a rally in Madison, underscoring the importance of Wisconsin in the upcoming election. As both campaigns gear up for the vice-presidential debate between Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, and Democratic nominee Tim Walz, Wisconsin remains a key battleground that could decide the outcome of the 2024 election.
Trump’s Focus on the Economy
Trump’s campaign events in Wisconsin will primarily focus on economic issues, with the former president highlighting his administration’s successes and criticizing the current administration’s handling of the economy. Trump has consistently blamed Harris and the Biden administration for crime, particularly those committed by immigrants in the country illegally. His remarks on the economy aim to resonate with voters who feel left behind by recent economic changes and are concerned about rising costs.
In Waunakee, Trump will speak at Dane Manufacturing, a metal fabrication company with a history of hosting Republican candidates. The setting allows Trump to connect with blue-collar workers, a demographic he has long courted, and push his economic agenda.
Conclusion
Trump’s Wisconsin campaign events signal his determination to win over critical Democratic regions while reinforcing support among Republicans. With his stops in both Waunakee and Milwaukee, Trump hopes to shore up his base and gain new supporters ahead of November’s election. As Wisconsin remains a closely watched battleground state, his efforts here could be pivotal in the race for the White House.
