The GOP Knows It Won’t ‘Turn Detroit Ruby Red.’ But It Sees an Opportunity With Black Voters in Michigan.

“We don’t need to pick up a ton of points,” GOP Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan told NOTUS. “We just need to pick up some.”

Trump arrives at a campaign event at 180 Church in Detroit, MI.

October 09, 2024 05:00 AM | Updated: October 09, 2024 10:19 AM

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When Donald Trump met with leaders of the Michigan GOP in March, he had a goal for them: win over Black voters.

Trump’s strategy wasn’t exactly novel. He wanted Republicans to target minority voters in Detroit and in the state’s southeastern region, hoping he could blunt the sharp advantage Democrats have enjoyed in those areas of Michigan.

As GOP Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan told NOTUS Tuesday, the goal isn’t to “turn Detroit ruby red.” It’s simply to make up a little bit of ground.

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The GOP Knows It Won’t ‘Turn Detroit Ruby Red.’ But It Sees an Opportunity With Black Voters in Michigan.

“We don’t need to pick up a ton of points,” GOP Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan told NOTUS. “We just need to pick up some.”

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The GOP Knows It Won’t ‘Turn Detroit Ruby Red.’ But It Sees an Opportunity With Black Voters in Michigan.

“We don’t need to pick up a ton of points,” GOP Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan told NOTUS. “We just need to pick up some.”

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