Trump’s efforts come amid a surge in his popularity with key voter groups. He recently gained support from Black celebrities, highlighting his growing appeal across diverse groups.
In addition, popular rapper Cardi B opened for Harris, sharing that she hadn’t planned to vote until Harris replaced President Biden on the Democratic ticket in July. “Kamala Harris joining the race changed my mind completely,” she told the crowd.
High Stakes in Wisconsin
These dueling rallies marked the final Wisconsin stops for both candidates, capping a busy week of campaign events in the state. According to Mordecai Lee, professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, “As of this weekend, the way to predict the winner is to flip a coin. It’s that close.”
Historically, Wisconsin, along with Michigan and Pennsylvania, forms the Democrats’ “blue wall.” Democrats had won all three states consistently until Trump narrowly flipped them in 2016. However, President Biden recaptured these states in 2020, winning Wisconsin by just over 20,000 votes.
Final Push Across Wisconsin
In these closing days, both parties’ vice presidential nominees, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, have made multiple stops in Wisconsin. High-profile supporters, including former Presidents Obama and Clinton for Harris, have also campaigned here. In fact, Obama is set to return on Sunday.
