The Blue Wall in American politics refers to a group of traditionally Democratic-leaning states in the Midwest that have been crucial in presidential elections. Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin are vital swing states for securing the presidency in the 2024 election. These three states, however, have not always been easy wins for the Democratic Party. In fact, they played a pivotal role in former President Donald Trump's unexpected victory in 2016.
Former President Donald Trump's running mate Sen. JD Vance is spending most of his time on the campaign trail in the battlegrounds of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, hoping to secure these key states for the Republican Party once again. CNN's John King turns to the magic wall to break down the locations where Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) could bolster former President Donald Trump's chances of reclaiming the Blue Wall states.
Trump's leads in the Blue Wall states have been completely wiped out, and they remain true toss-ups. The former president retains a narrow advantage in some polls, but the volatile nature of these states makes them unpredictable until Election Day. Vice President Kamala Harris' late entry into the presidential race against former President Trump reset the political playing field in the Blue Wall states, adding another layer of uncertainty to the electoral map.