Election Dynamics in Wisconsin - Door County, Wisconsin, is a "super swing county" with a population of approximately 30,000, aligning with the national outcome in the last seven presidential elections [1] - In 2016, Trump won Door County by more than 500 votes, while in 2020, Biden won by less than 300 votes [1] - The county has a strong foundation in agriculture and manufacturing, notably shipbuilding, as well as a thriving tourism and catering sector [1] Voter Perspectives - Voters in Door County hold widely divergent views on issues such as the economy, immigration, and abortion rights [1] - Republican voters believe the Biden-Harris administration's policies have caused inflation, while Democratic voters argue that the Trump administration's fiscal stimulus also contributed to inflation [1] - A recent Pew Research Center survey revealed that 90% of Harris supporters believe illegal immigrants primarily take jobs Americans are unwilling to do, compared to 59% of Trump supporters [1] Economic Concerns - The cost of producing 100 pounds (45kg) of milk has increased by 5 USD, with the breakeven point rising to 22 USD, according to a small farm owner [1] - Republican voters are concerned about the Biden-Harris administration's immigration policies, which they believe could lower labor costs for larger farms and create competitive pressure for small family farms [1] Campaign Strategies - Both Trump and Harris are campaigning across key swing states, including Wisconsin, highlighting the state's importance in the upcoming election [1][2] - As of Thursday, Harris' average support rate leads Trump by 0.2 percentage points in Wisconsin, with similar narrow gaps in Michigan and Pennsylvania [1][2] Political Division - Voters emphasize personal likability and trustworthiness over policy issues in their voting decisions [1] - The election is described as turbulent and filled with anger, with concerns about exacerbating public divisions regardless of the outcome [2]
One county, two countries -- Wisconsin's "super swing county" in observer's eyes--China Economic Net