Staff Reports
A recent poll in Minnesota shows that President Joe Biden might be losing ground in the predominantly Democrat state. The poll found that he holds just a four percent lead over former President Donald Trump, whose popularity seems to be on the rise. Biden and Trump are nearly tied, with 45 percent of voters supporting Biden and 41 percent supporting Trump. This is a significant development, as a Republican candidate has not won Minnesota in over 50 years.
The poll also revealed that the enthusiasm for Biden is lacking, with only 31 percent of voters expressing strong excitement to support him, while more than half of the voters (62 percent) are very enthusiastic to vote for Trump. Trump had previously won the state by a narrow margin in the 2016 election.
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Many voters in Minnesota are concerned about the economy and jobs, with over a quarter of respondents indicating that these are their top issues. Democrat voters are mainly focused on protecting democracy and addressing climate change, while Republican voters are more concerned about the economy and illegal immigration.
Some Minnesota residents expressed their reasons for preferring Trump over Biden, citing concerns about the increased cost of living under Biden’s presidency. They mentioned rising gas prices and food costs as factors that have negatively impacted them.
Overall, this poll suggests a potential shift in support toward Trump in Minnesota, a state that has traditionally voted for Democrat candidates. If this trend continues, it could have significant implications for Biden’s reelection chances and the political landscape in the upcoming elections.
