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ICYMI: Harris' Struggles with Michigan's Working Class Voters Provides Opening for Trump, GOP

Government and Politics

October 12, 2024


In case you missed it, Democrats are sounding the alarm in Michigan

“According to a report in The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, prominent Michigan Democrats, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, have made appeals to the Harris campaign to focus on the state more as the election draws to a close. They have also warned Harris to sharpen her economic messaging, the report notes, with fears spreading that Trump has done well to court the state’s working class voters.”

Working class Michiganders aren’t fooled by Kamala Harris’ word salads and dog and pony shows. Her policies are anti-worker, have only made life harder and will only continue to do so. 

“Harris’ struggles have also extended to union members, a group that has long been a stronghold for Democrats in the state. However, an internal poll conducted by Teamsters, one of the country’s largest and most influential unions, found that members in Michigan preferred Trump (61.7%) over Harris (35.2%), while national union leaders declined to make an endorsement in this year’s presidential race, despite supporting President Biden’s campaign in 2020.

“Harris also failed to gain the support of the International Association of Fire Fighters, which also supported Biden in 2020, though she did gain the support of both United Auto Workers and the Service Employees International Union.”

Bottom Line: If we had to guess, we’d say Kamala’s record of high inflation, unaffordable cost of living, and a plan to ban gas-powered cars is what’s not resonating with Michiganders. Rank and file Teamsters, UAW members, small businesses owners and everyday Michigaders know they need economic relief, which is why they’re going to elect President Donald J. Trump this November.