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Trump Expands Lead to Seven Points in Michigan After Biden’s Debate Performance: Poll

The former president is now leading, for the first time, in the three counties that comprise the Detroit metro area.

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Supporters of President Trump rally before a campaign event at Grand Rapids, Michigan Saturday. AP/Carlos Osorio
MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

In the wake of President Biden’s disastrous June debate performance and the subsequent Republican National Convention, President Trump has expanded his lead in the critical state of Michigan to seven points. If that holds, it would be the largest victory for a Republican in the state since President George H.W. Bush in 1988. 

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MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

Mr. Rice, based in the nation's capital, covers current events in politics.

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