In a recent interview with the Washington Post, Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) cautioned Democrats against taking the historically blue state of Minnesota for granted in the upcoming 2024 election cycle.

Walz, who also leads the Democratic Governors Association, addressed concerns over  Joe Biden’s reelection chances while emphasizing the importance of investing more in Minnesota. He pointed to the opening of 18 field offices in Minnesota and the Biden-Harris campaign’s commitment to not taking the state for granted.

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Highlighting the state’s track record of consistently voting for Democrats, Walz acknowledged that Minnesota has remained competitive over the years. He urged pundits and political operatives to be actively engaged on the ground, saying, “This is not that unusual.”

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In response to previous claims by the Trump campaign that Minnesota was in play, the Biden campaign dismissed those assertions as a result of biased polling. Biden campaign battleground states director, Dan Kanninen, expressed confidence in the Biden-Harris coalition’s strength in Minnesota.

While conceding that a Trump victory in Minnesota could significantly impact Biden’s chances of reelection, Walz downplayed the likelihood of the GOP’s success in the state. He emphasized the absence of a Trump field office and pointed to the Republican Party’s minimal funding and lack of statewide victories since 2006.

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Walz expressed hope that the Trump campaign would divert resources to Minnesota, which would consequently reduce their spending in other battleground states like North Carolina.

Meanwhile, the Biden campaign is actively targeting North Carolina, a traditionally red-leaning state that last voted for a Democrat in 2008 with Barack Obama. Democrats are also relying on their ability to campaign against Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R-NC), the Republican nominee for governor who has drawn attention due to past ‘controversial’ remarks.

Walz acknowledged North Carolina’s thriving economy as a potential advantage for Democrats but noted the clear contrast in the attorney general race, with Josh Stein (D) running against Mark Robinson (R). The Cook Political Report recently changed the rating of the gubernatorial race from “lean Democrat” to “toss up” due to Robinson’s strong fundraising.

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Addressing another concern for Democrats, Walz recognized the shift of black men towards the GOP. He emphasized the need to address their specific concerns, such as access to capital for entrepreneurship and quality education for their children.

Highlighting the growing support for Trump among black men, Walz emphasized the importance of engaging in honest conversations with minority groups as the election approaches. He emphasized the need to address the issues that matter to them, including immigration and border security, while celebrating the contribution of the immigrant community to the economy.

The Republican National Committee took note of Walz’s comments and shared them on social media. Recent polls have shown a notable increase in black male support for Trump, indicating the potential impact this demographic could have in the election. However, Walz believes that genuine dialogue and addressing these concerns can help Democrats secure their support in the upcoming election.

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