<p>Vaidehi Dongre, born in India and raised in America, was crowned Miss India USA 2021 over the weekend. Dongre is a business development manager with a company. The 25-year-old is a graduate from the Univeristy of Michigan.&nbsp;<br />
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"I want to leave a positive lasting impact on my community and focus on women's financial independence and literacy," said Dongre on winning the crown. Arshi Lalani from Georgia was declared the first runner up and North Carolina's Mira Kasari was declared the second runner up.</p>

<p>Dongre, who has majored in international studies, won the 'Miss Talented' title in the pageant for giving a flawless performance of Indian classical dance form Kathak.<br />
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Post the win, Dongre expressed her happiness in a post on Instagram, "Less than 48 hours before I leave to go compete at the Miss India USA National pageant in NJ and I could not be more excited!! This past year has been one of the toughest of my life as I am sure it has been for many others. On a personal level, I moved back home in February of 2020 due to the pandemic and stayed to support my family through a difficult time. After a full year of deep reflection and work on myself, the Miss India Michigan pageant made me realize how much growth can come from leaning into challenges. Participating in and winning the Miss India Michigan pageant brought me a level of internal clarity and confidence that I didn’t think was possible." Dongre dedicated her win to her 'Aai'(mother)</p>

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<p>Former Miss World Diana Hayden was the chief guest and chief judge for the pageant. There were 61 conntestants from 30 states participating in three different pageants - Miss India USA, Mrs India USA and Miss Teen India USA. The winners of all three categories get complimentary tickets to travel to Mumbai, India to take part in worldwide pageants.<br />
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Vaidehi Dongre, born in India and raised in America, was crowned Miss India USA 2021 over the weekend. Dongre is a business development manager with a company. The 25-year-old is a graduate from the Univeristy of Michigan.

Vaidehi Dongre, born in India and raised in America, was crowned Miss India USA 2021 over the weekend. Dongre is a business development manager with a company. The 25-year-old is a graduate from the Univeristy of Michigan. "I want to leave a positive lasting impact on my community and focus on women's financial independence and literacy," said Dongre on winning the crown. Arshi Lalani from Georgia was declared the first runner up and North Carolina's Mira Kasari was declared the second runner up. Dongre, who has majored in international studies, won the 'Miss Talented' title in the pageant for giving a flawless performance of Indian classical dance form Kathak. Post the win, Dongre expressed her happiness in a post on Instagram, "Less than 48 hours before I leave to go compete at the Miss India USA National pageant in NJ and I could not be more excited!! This past year has been one of the toughest of my life as I am sure it has been for many others. On a personal level, I moved back home in February of 2020 due to the pandemic and stayed to support my family through a difficult time. After a full year of deep reflection and work on myself, the Miss India Michigan pageant made me realize how much growth can come from leaning into challenges. Participating in and winning the Miss India Michigan pageant brought me a level of internal clarity and confidence that I didn’t think was possible." Dongre dedicated her win to her 'Aai'(mother) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vaidehi Dongre (@vaidehidongre) × Former Miss World Diana Hayden was the chief guest and chief judge for the pageant. There were 61 conntestants from 30 states participating in three different pageants - Miss India USA, Mrs India USA and Miss Teen India USA. The winners of all three categories get complimentary tickets to travel to Mumbai, India to take part in worldwide pageants.

Vaidehi Dongre from Michigan crowned Miss India USA 2021, dedicates win to her 'Aai'

<p>Bowling's a good game. There may not be any better way to spend an evening with your friends smashing away at the pins in a good bowling alley. Bowling aficionados go one step ahead and create a mini bowling alley in their homes. So by that logic, it's not unusual to find a bowling ball or two in a household.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But 158? That too buried in the ground? Well read on.</p>

<p>All was well for Michigan homeowner David Olson (33) till he was renovating the porch of his house. As he demolished the concrete slabs, he saw a spherical shape protruding from the ground. As he told CNN, he was intrigued and brushed the soil off the sphere. And he found that it was bowling ball.</p>

<p>Olson dug further, he found about 15 bowling balls buried in the ground. The number kept on going up. And soon, Olson had to contend with the fact the someone had buried 158 bowling balls under his house.</p>

<p>As per the report by CNN. Some of the bowling balls had serial numbers on them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Olson called up Brunswick Bowling Products, the manufacturer of the bowling balls as per the markings on the balls. The company confirmed that the material the balls were made up had not gone toxic.</p>

<p>It also turned out that the balls were buried in 1950, when Olson's house was built. But who buried them there and why? Nobody knows.</p>

<p>158 bowling balls is quite a big number for a household to use for recreational purpose. So the Olsons have decided that these balls would be used to up the decorative quotient of their home.<br />
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Bowling's a good game. There may not be any better way to spend an evening with your friends smashing away at the pins in a good bowling alley. Bowling aficionados go one step ahead and create a mini bowling alley in their homes.

Bowling's a good game. There may not be any better way to spend an evening with your friends smashing away at the pins in a good bowling alley. Bowling aficionados go one step ahead and create a mini bowling alley in their homes. So by that logic, it's not unusual to find a bowling ball or two in a household. But 158? That too buried in the ground? Well read on. All was well for Michigan homeowner David Olson (33) till he was renovating the porch of his house. As he demolished the concrete slabs, he saw a spherical shape protruding from the ground. As he told CNN, he was intrigued and brushed the soil off the sphere. And he found that it was bowling ball. Olson dug further, he found about 15 bowling balls buried in the ground. The number kept on going up. And soon, Olson had to contend with the fact the someone had buried 158 bowling balls under his house. As per the report by CNN. Some of the bowling balls had serial numbers on them. Olson called up Brunswick Bowling Products, the manufacturer of the bowling balls as per the markings on the balls. The company confirmed that the material the balls were made up had not gone toxic. It also turned out that the balls were buried in 1950, when Olson's house was built. But who buried them there and why? Nobody knows. 158 bowling balls is quite a big number for a household to use for recreational purpose. So the Olsons have decided that these balls would be used to up the decorative quotient of their home.

Man finds 158 bowling balls buried under house during renovation

A Chicago bus driver looking for a way to relieve stress during the pandemic jumped into Lake Michigan for a 365th straight day, marking the completion of a full year of performing the feat.

Man jumps into Lake Michigan for 365 straight days

<p>A small plane which crashed into a house outside of Detroit in the US state of Michigan killed three people, as claimed by the Oakland County Sheriff's office.</p>

<p>The sheriff office added that the three fatalities include the pilot and two passengers.</p>

<p>The home into which the plane crashed was occupied by a family of five, who all made it out alive. Even then, the house was engulfed in flames, the office added. The home is situated 64 kilometres (40 miles) west of Detroit in the Lyon Township.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As reported by local media, the family was at home when the plane crashed into their house. CNN further claimed that the family was in the living room, arguing over what film to watch. During this time, the family moved to a different room in the house, just when the plane rammed into the house.</p>

<p>The family cat couldn't survive the impact and died. In addition, things would have turned out differently had the family not moved out of the living room.</p>

<p>The house is close to Oakland/Southwest Airport, which comes under the aegis of Oakland Country.</p>

<p>Locals claimed that plane crashes constitute their worst fears in the neighbourhood, owing to the large number of planes that fly over the neighbourhood from the airport, which is roughly a kilometre (half a mile) away from the neighbourhood.<br />
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Many claimed that low flying planes continue to pose a risk to inhabitants of the region.</p>

<p>Now, the Federal Aviation Administration is looking into conditions that caused the crash.</p>


A small plane which crashed into a house outside of Detroit in the US state of Michigan killed three people, as claimed by the Oakland County Sheriff's office. The sheriff office added that the three fatalities include the pilot and two passengers.

A small plane which crashed into a house outside of Detroit in the US state of Michigan killed three people, as claimed by the Oakland County Sheriff's office. The sheriff office added that the three fatalities include the pilot and two passengers. The home into which the plane crashed was occupied by a family of five, who all made it out alive. Even then, the house was engulfed in flames, the office added. The home is situated 64 kilometres (40 miles) west of Detroit in the Lyon Township. 🇺🇸 - Trois personnes ont été tuées et une maison détruite après le crash d'un avion Cessna dans un quartier résidentiel du canton de Lyon dans le Michigan. Via @midmichigannow pic.twitter.com/lbMsEj0qht — ⓃⒺⓌⓈ—ⒾⓃⓉ·۰•●🌐 (@NewsInt_) January 3, 2021 × As reported by local media, the family was at home when the plane crashed into their house. CNN further claimed that the family was in the living room, arguing over what film to watch. During this time, the family moved to a different room in the house, just when the plane rammed into the house. The family cat couldn't survive the impact and died. In addition, things would have turned out differently had the family not moved out of the living room. The house is close to Oakland/Southwest Airport, which comes under the aegis of Oakland Country. Locals claimed that plane crashes constitute their worst fears in the neighbourhood, owing to the large number of planes that fly over the neighbourhood from the airport, which is roughly a kilometre (half a mile) away from the neighbourhood. Many claimed that low flying planes continue to pose a risk to inhabitants of the region. Now, the Federal Aviation Administration is looking into conditions that caused the crash.

While family decides what movie to watch, plane crashes into their home in Michigan

A small plane crash into a home in Michigan in the United States killing at least three people . According to reports fatalities believed to be the pilot and two passengers. Here's the details.

United States: A small plane crash into a home in Michigan killing at least three people

<p>A man in the United States decided to file a lawsuit against his parents after they decided to throw away his prized pornography collection.</p>

<p>David Werking, a 42-year-old man from Michigan, had left his prized and "irreplaceable"&nbsp;pornography collection at his parent's house.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Werking had shifted to his parents' home&nbsp;in Grand Haven, Michigan after a divorce but moved to Indiana in&nbsp;2017. However, he had left his beloved collection back in Michigan, which he claims was worth more than&nbsp;$25,000.</p>

<p>His parents, however, did not appreciate the left-overs and decided to throw it out as they did not want to have the collection in their house and also did not want to help in moving it to Indiana. The parents claim they had warned the son about the same, but their requests were ignored.</p>

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<p>The father also told Werking he was doing a "big favour by getting rid of all this stuff", but Werking did not appreciate the so-called favour and&nbsp;instead filed a lawsuit claiming his parents had illegally destroyed his personal property.</p>

<p>A&nbsp;US district judge Paul Maloney, however, ruled in favour of the son saying the parents had no right to destroy someone's personal property, even if they act in the role of a landlord.</p>

<p>"There is no question that the destroyed property was David's property," Maloney ruled. "Defendants repeatedly admitted that they destroyed the property."</p>

<p>As per local reports, the "irreplaceable" collection consisted of&nbsp;12 full boxes of "pornography plus two boxes of sex toys" and nearly 1,600 DVDs and tapes.</p>

<p>The senior Werking couple is now expected to outline the damages to the US court by mid-February.</p>


A man in the United States decided to file a lawsuit against his parents after they decided to throw away his prized pornography collection. David Werking, a 42-year-old man from Michigan, had left his prized and "irreplaceable" pornography collection at his parent's house.

A man in the United States decided to file a lawsuit against his parents after they decided to throw away his prized pornography collection. David Werking, a 42-year-old man from Michigan, had left his prized and "irreplaceable" pornography collection at his parent's house. Also read| Charities urge YouTube to remove animal-cruelty videos Werking had shifted to his parents' home in Grand Haven, Michigan after a divorce but moved to Indiana in 2017. However, he had left his beloved collection back in Michigan, which he claims was worth more than $25,000. His parents, however, did not appreciate the left-overs and decided to throw it out as they did not want to have the collection in their house and also did not want to help in moving it to Indiana. The parents claim they had warned the son about the same, but their requests were ignored. Also read| 'I vaccinated Santa personally': Fauci promises Christmas cheer to kids The father also told Werking he was doing a "big favour by getting rid of all this stuff", but Werking did not appreciate the so-called favour and instead filed a lawsuit claiming his parents had illegally destroyed his personal property. A US district judge Paul Maloney, however, ruled in favour of the son saying the parents had no right to destroy someone's personal property, even if they act in the role of a landlord. "There is no question that the destroyed property was David's property," Maloney ruled. "Defendants repeatedly admitted that they destroyed the property." As per local reports, the "irreplaceable" collection consisted of 12 full boxes of "pornography plus two boxes of sex toys" and nearly 1,600 DVDs and tapes. The senior Werking couple is now expected to outline the damages to the US court by mid-February.

Son wins lawsuit against parents for discarding his pornography collection

According to authorities the first phase of highly awaited Pfizer-Biotech vaccine rollout is all set to start from Monday onwards. 145 sites across U.S to receive vaccine on Monday. Head of U.S food and drug administration on Saturday said the efforts to distribute in nations first vaccine are well and truly underway.

U.S Pfizer-Biotech vaccine rollout to begin on Monday

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump's</a>&nbsp;options to claim presidency despite losing the election to President-elect <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;seems to end as in the latest Republican lawmakers from Republicans have ruled out any attempt to change the verdict of the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Trump's campaign is trying to change the results of key battleground states and in one such move, Trump met Republican lawmakers from Michigan on Friday.</p>

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<p>Trump met Senate majority leader Mike Shirkey and the house speaker Lee Chatfield at the White House, who said that they don't have any "information" that would change "change the outcome of the election in Michigan".</p>

<p>"We have not yet been made aware of any information that would change the outcome of the election in Michigan and as legislative leaders, we will follow the law and follow the normal process regarding Michigan’s electors," the joint statement of the Republicans said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Michigan's certification process should be a deliberate process free from threats and intimidation."</p>

<p>Trump received another blow on Friday after Georgia became the first of those states to formally certify its results, claiming that Biden won it by 12,670 votes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump's claims on the verdict of Michigan also invited criticism from several Republicans, including Senator Mitt Romney who said: "It is difficult to imagine a worse, more undemocratic action by a sitting American president".</p>

<p>Other Senate Republicans Ben Sasse and Joni Ernst also slammed Trump's strategy to overturn the outcome.&nbsp;</p>


Donald Trump's options to claim presidency despite losing the election to President-elect Joe Biden seems to end as in the latest Republican lawmakers from Republicans have ruled out any attempt to change the verdict of the state.

Donald Trump's options to claim presidency despite losing the election to President-elect Joe Biden seems to end as in the latest Republican lawmakers from Republicans have ruled out any attempt to change the verdict of the state. The Trump's campaign is trying to change the results of key battleground states and in one such move, Trump met Republican lawmakers from Michigan on Friday. Also read | You're fired: Twitter to hand over POTUS account to Biden, whether Trump concedes or not Trump met Senate majority leader Mike Shirkey and the house speaker Lee Chatfield at the White House, who said that they don't have any "information" that would change "change the outcome of the election in Michigan". "We have not yet been made aware of any information that would change the outcome of the election in Michigan and as legislative leaders, we will follow the law and follow the normal process regarding Michigan’s electors," the joint statement of the Republicans said. "Michigan's certification process should be a deliberate process free from threats and intimidation." Trump received another blow on Friday after Georgia became the first of those states to formally certify its results, claiming that Biden won it by 12,670 votes. Trump's claims on the verdict of Michigan also invited criticism from several Republicans, including Senator Mitt Romney who said: "It is difficult to imagine a worse, more undemocratic action by a sitting American president". Other Senate Republicans Ben Sasse and Joni Ernst also slammed Trump's strategy to overturn the outcome.

Multiple blows narrow Donald Trump's options to retain presidency

<p>The former Democrat President of the United States <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/barack-obama">Barack Obama</a>&nbsp;</strong>took to Twitter to congratulate his former Vice President and the new President-elect&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;</strong>and Kamala Harris for the historic win in the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/us-election">US election 2020</a>&nbsp;</strong>against&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;</strong>and Mike Pence.</p>

<p>Barack Obama said "I could not be prouder to congratulate our next President, Joe Biden, and our next First Lady, Jill Biden," his Twitter note read.</p>

<p>He also congratulated <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-told-her-yesterday-she-will-win-kamala-harris-uncle-talks-to-wion-341484">Kamala Harris who has become the first woman and Indian-origin and Black Vice President-elect in the history of the US politics.</a> "I also couldn't be prouder to congratulate Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff for Kamala's groundbreaking election as our next Vice President," he congratulated.</p>

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<p>Obama has always showed confidence in his former Vice President, and carrying on the same spirit, he said, "I know he’ll do the job with the best interests of every American at heart, whether or not he had their vote."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-results-we-did-it-joe-you-are-going-to-be-next-president-says-kamala-harris-as-video-goes-viral-341483"><strong>Also read|&nbsp;We did it, Joe, you are going to be next president, says Kamala Harris as video goes viral</strong></a></p>

<p>He also assured the Americans that while Biden will be facing "a series of extraordinary challenges no incoming President ever has", he is sure Joe Biden has "got what it takes to be President and already carries himself that way."</p>

<p>Bill CLinton, another former VPresident, too, congratulated Joe Biden and said, "America has spoken and democracy has won."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the 39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter congratulated the whole Democrat Party and said he is proud of the "well-run campaign and seeing the positive change they bring to our nation."</p>


The former Democrat President of the United States Barack Obama took to Twitter to congratulate his former Vice President and the new President-elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for the historic win in the US election 2020 against Donald Trump and Mike Pence.

The former Democrat President of the United States Barack Obama took to Twitter to congratulate his former Vice President and the new President-elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for the historic win in the US election 2020 against Donald Trump and Mike Pence. Barack Obama said "I could not be prouder to congratulate our next President, Joe Biden, and our next First Lady, Jill Biden," his Twitter note read. He also congratulated Kamala Harris who has become the first woman and Indian-origin and Black Vice President-elect in the history of the US politics. "I also couldn't be prouder to congratulate Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff for Kamala's groundbreaking election as our next Vice President," he congratulated. Congratulations to my friends, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris — our next President and Vice President of the United States. pic.twitter.com/febgqxUi1y — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 7, 2020 × Obama has always showed confidence in his former Vice President, and carrying on the same spirit, he said, "I know he’ll do the job with the best interests of every American at heart, whether or not he had their vote." Also read| We did it, Joe, you are going to be next president, says Kamala Harris as video goes viral He also assured the Americans that while Biden will be facing "a series of extraordinary challenges no incoming President ever has", he is sure Joe Biden has "got what it takes to be President and already carries himself that way." Bill CLinton, another former VPresident, too, congratulated Joe Biden and said, "America has spoken and democracy has won." Meanwhile, the 39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter congratulated the whole Democrat Party and said he is proud of the "well-run campaign and seeing the positive change they bring to our nation."

'Could not be prouder': Former President Barack Obama congratulates President-elect Joe Biden

Honk and clap: President-elect Joe Biden holds drive-in victory celebrations

<p>As President&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;</strong>has been staying awake at night trying to get the US courts to rule in his favour, his children have made it clear that they, too, think the Democratic candidate&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;</strong>has committed a 'fraud'.</p>

<p>Donald Trump Jr., President's oldest son, has urged his father to wage "total war" to uncover the "fraud, cheating" being allegedly committed by Donald Trump's rival Joe Biden. "The best thing for America’s future is for&nbsp;@realDonaldTrump&nbsp;to go to total war over this election to expose all of the fraud, cheating, dead/no longer in state voters, that has been going on for far too long," he tweeted.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-2020-result-live-updates-biden-nears-victory-trump-claims-would-win-unless-democrats-steal-polls-340949">US election 2020 result LIVE updates: Biden nears victory, Trump claims would win unless Democrats 'steal' polls</a></strong></p>

<p>Just like his father's several tweets, Jr.'s tweet was also flagged by Twitter as "misleading about an election or other civic process."</p>

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<p>He also re-tweeted several videos of people claiming to have been duped of a fair election. Some of the Trump supporters claimed that when they went to cast their ballots at the polling station, they were told that someone had already cast vote on their name which made it impossible for them to vote. While there is no proof of these claims and allegations, Trump's sons believe these are true. "Losing fair and square is one thing but in the face of all of this video evidence, lack of transparency, boarding up of windows, fighting to prevent poll watching etc etc... for GOPers to not stand up now shows your true colors," Jr. tweeted. "Will make the 2024 primary process a lot easier."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-results-2020-trump-campaign-loses-legal-fights-in-georgia-and-michigan-340960"><strong>US Election results 2020: Trump campaign loses legal fights in Georgia and Michigan</strong></a></p>

<p>Donald Trump's younger son Eric Trump hinted towards some big announcement through a tweet that read, "Wait until you see what we are uncovering..."</p>

<p>Ivanka Trump, on the other hand, has been quieter than her brothers about these allegations. While she has assured people that her father&nbsp;will always go to the mat fighting for the hardworking men &amp; women of this great Country!", she has refrained from tweeting or retweeting any videos, pictures or claims about fraud allegations.</p>


As President Donald Trump has been staying awake at night trying to get the US courts to rule in his favour, his children have made it clear that they, too, think the Democratic candidate Joe Biden has committed a 'fraud'.

As President Donald Trump has been staying awake at night trying to get the US courts to rule in his favour, his children have made it clear that they, too, think the Democratic candidate Joe Biden has committed a 'fraud'. Donald Trump Jr., President's oldest son, has urged his father to wage "total war" to uncover the "fraud, cheating" being allegedly committed by Donald Trump's rival Joe Biden. "The best thing for America’s future is for @realDonaldTrump to go to total war over this election to expose all of the fraud, cheating, dead/no longer in state voters, that has been going on for far too long," he tweeted. US election 2020 result LIVE updates: Biden nears victory, Trump claims would win unless Democrats 'steal' polls Just like his father's several tweets, Jr.'s tweet was also flagged by Twitter as "misleading about an election or other civic process." The best thing for America’s future is for @realDonaldTrump to go to total war over this election to expose all of the fraud, cheating, dead/no longer in state voters, that has been going on for far too long. It’s time to clean up this mess & stop looking like a banana republic! — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) November 5, 2020 × He also re-tweeted several videos of people claiming to have been duped of a fair election. Some of the Trump supporters claimed that when they went to cast their ballots at the polling station, they were told that someone had already cast vote on their name which made it impossible for them to vote. While there is no proof of these claims and allegations, Trump's sons believe these are true. "Losing fair and square is one thing but in the face of all of this video evidence, lack of transparency, boarding up of windows, fighting to prevent poll watching etc etc... for GOPers to not stand up now shows your true colors," Jr. tweeted. "Will make the 2024 primary process a lot easier." US Election results 2020: Trump campaign loses legal fights in Georgia and Michigan Donald Trump's younger son Eric Trump hinted towards some big announcement through a tweet that read, "Wait until you see what we are uncovering..." Ivanka Trump, on the other hand, has been quieter than her brothers about these allegations. While she has assured people that her father will always go to the mat fighting for the hardworking men & women of this great Country!", she has refrained from tweeting or retweeting any videos, pictures or claims about fraud allegations.

Donald Trump's family wants 'total war' against Joe Biden

<p>The Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg has slammed the US&nbsp;President&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;</strong>for claiming that the <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/us-election">US election</a></strong>&nbsp;results are rigged and&nbsp;his opponent&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;</strong>is 'manipulating' the mail-in votes.</p>

<p>When Donald Trump took to Twitter to take out his frustration of trailing behind in the US election results, Thunberg retweeted Donald Trump's tweet of "STOP THE COUNT" with "Chill Donald, Chill!"</p>

<p>"So ridiculous. Donald must work on his Anger Management problem, then go to a good old fashioned movie with a friend! Chill Donald, Chill!," she tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">So ridiculous. Donald must work on his Anger Management problem, then go to a good old fashioned movie with a friend! Chill Donald, Chill! <a href="https://t.co/4RNVBqRYBA">https://t.co/4RNVBqRYBA</a></p>
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<p>These lines, quoted by Thunberg, were passed on to her as a comment by Trump in December 2019 when she had once urged world political leaders to act on climate change on an urgent basis. Trump had asked Thunberg to "chill"&nbsp;and go watch a movie with friends and spend time with them.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">So ridiculous. Greta must work on her Anger Management problem, then go to a good old fashioned movie with a friend! Chill Greta, Chill! <a href="https://t.co/M8ZtS8okzE">https://t.co/M8ZtS8okzE</a></p>
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1205100602025545730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>The tweet by Donald Trump had attracted huge criticism from people. On the other hand, Thunberg's tweet attracted fits of laughter and memes.</p>

<p>While Joe Biden has not yet responded to Thunberg's tweet, Twitterati has already flooded the social media platform with memes. From 'mic drop' to 'savage' tweets, here are some of the interesting reactions from the Twitter users:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">How it started: How it ended: <a href="https://t.co/S73dclwEBi">pic.twitter.com/S73dclwEBi</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Karma hits back....this time Greta 🤣🤣 <a href="https://t.co/Tu0HesAOZA">pic.twitter.com/Tu0HesAOZA</a></p>
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The Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg has slammed the US President Donald Trump for claiming that the US election results are rigged and his opponent Joe Biden is 'manipulating' the mail-in votes.

The Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg has slammed the US President Donald Trump for claiming that the US election results are rigged and his opponent Joe Biden is 'manipulating' the mail-in votes. When Donald Trump took to Twitter to take out his frustration of trailing behind in the US election results, Thunberg retweeted Donald Trump's tweet of "STOP THE COUNT" with "Chill Donald, Chill!" "So ridiculous. Donald must work on his Anger Management problem, then go to a good old fashioned movie with a friend! Chill Donald, Chill!," she tweeted. So ridiculous. Donald must work on his Anger Management problem, then go to a good old fashioned movie with a friend! Chill Donald, Chill! https://t.co/4RNVBqRYBA — Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) November 5, 2020 × These lines, quoted by Thunberg, were passed on to her as a comment by Trump in December 2019 when she had once urged world political leaders to act on climate change on an urgent basis. Trump had asked Thunberg to "chill" and go watch a movie with friends and spend time with them. So ridiculous. Greta must work on her Anger Management problem, then go to a good old fashioned movie with a friend! Chill Greta, Chill! https://t.co/M8ZtS8okzE — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2019 × The tweet by Donald Trump had attracted huge criticism from people. On the other hand, Thunberg's tweet attracted fits of laughter and memes. While Joe Biden has not yet responded to Thunberg's tweet, Twitterati has already flooded the social media platform with memes. From 'mic drop' to 'savage' tweets, here are some of the interesting reactions from the Twitter users: pic.twitter.com/g2atzePJsy — Jo Inglis (@jingles8384) November 5, 2020 × How it started: How it ended: pic.twitter.com/S73dclwEBi — The Political Rants (@vinod_d007) November 5, 2020 × pic.twitter.com/70txnhAOnC — @kumark1🇩🇰 (@kumark1) November 5, 2020 × 🔥🔥🔥 🎤 pic.twitter.com/GPgEQ2THxJ — Trinity (@TrinityResists) November 5, 2020 × Karma hits back....this time Greta 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/Tu0HesAOZA — Joyal Asir (Joel) (@JoyalAsir) November 6, 2020 × pic.twitter.com/30crRPfZeO — Christian Mutter (@christianmutter) November 5, 2020 ×

'Chill Donald, Chill!': Greta Thunberg slams Donald Trump for US Election results 2020; Twitter reacts

<p>As the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/us-election">US election</a>&nbsp;results are drawing near,&nbsp;the&nbsp;current President&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;</strong>is repeatedly accusing&nbsp;his opponent&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;</strong>of manipulating the voting results, and has claimed that all votes being counted now fall under 'fraudulent activity'.</p>

<p>Donald Trump has alleged that all ballots being counted now are "magically appearing" and has, therefore, decided to file a lawsuit now in Nevada, after losing legal battles in&nbsp;Georgia and Michigan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You know, those ballots are going to magically show up just like they did right you saw that line on the curve up north in a 100 percent of votes. We went to sleep. I woke up two hours later after not sleeping for 3 days with this amazing a hundred thirty thousand about that one of them for Donald Trump," he said.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-2020-result-live-updates-biden-nears-victory-trump-claims-would-win-unless-democrats-steal-polls-340949">US election 2020 result LIVE updates: Biden nears victory, Trump claims would win unless Democrats 'steal' polls</a></strong></p>

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<p>Trump has been claiming that the elections are rigged since the night of elections when the mail-in ballots were being counted. He claims Joe Biden has rigged the elections. "If you count the legal votes, I easily win," he claimed. "They're trying to rig an election. And we can't let that happen." Interestingly, Trump started accusing Biden of rigging the elections only after Joe Biden started leading.</p>

<p>He has been urging the citizens to be aware and has asked his legal team to file lawsuits in all the states where Biden has shown lead after November 03 night. In the Georgia case, his&nbsp;campaign team accused 53 late-arriving ballots were mixed with the ballots that came on time. In Michigan, too, he tried to stop the votes from being counted. However, his team lost both the cases as both the judges from the states,&nbsp;Judge James Bass and&nbsp;Judge Cynthia Stephens, said there was no evidence or basis of these allegations.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-democrat-bernie-sanders-predict-trumps-election-fraud-claim-watch-this-viral-prediction-video-340724" hreflang="en">Did Bernie Sanders predict Trump's election fraud claim? Video goes viral</a></strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, a judge has ordered twice daily sweeps at US Postal Service (USPS) facilities specifically in&nbsp;Nevada and North Carolina, where the votes are still being counted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Donald Trump is trying his best to get the judges to rule in his favour, Joe Biden has accepted his win and is urging people to "keep the faith, folks". Biden has been actively posting on his official Twitter account urging people to stay calm and trust the system. "No one is going to take our democracy away from us. Not now, not ever," he tweeted. "America has come too far, fought too many battles, and endured too much to let that happen."</p>


As the US election results are drawing near, the current President Donald Trump is repeatedly accusing his opponent Joe Biden of manipulating the voting results, and has claimed that all votes being counted now fall under 'fraudulent activity'.

As the US election results are drawing near, the current President Donald Trump is repeatedly accusing his opponent Joe Biden of manipulating the voting results, and has claimed that all votes being counted now fall under 'fraudulent activity'. Donald Trump has alleged that all ballots being counted now are "magically appearing" and has, therefore, decided to file a lawsuit now in Nevada, after losing legal battles in Georgia and Michigan. "You know, those ballots are going to magically show up just like they did right you saw that line on the curve up north in a 100 percent of votes. We went to sleep. I woke up two hours later after not sleeping for 3 days with this amazing a hundred thirty thousand about that one of them for Donald Trump," he said. US election 2020 result LIVE updates: Biden nears victory, Trump claims would win unless Democrats 'steal' polls STOP THE FRAUD! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 5, 2020 × Trump has been claiming that the elections are rigged since the night of elections when the mail-in ballots were being counted. He claims Joe Biden has rigged the elections. "If you count the legal votes, I easily win," he claimed. "They're trying to rig an election. And we can't let that happen." Interestingly, Trump started accusing Biden of rigging the elections only after Joe Biden started leading. He has been urging the citizens to be aware and has asked his legal team to file lawsuits in all the states where Biden has shown lead after November 03 night. In the Georgia case, his campaign team accused 53 late-arriving ballots were mixed with the ballots that came on time. In Michigan, too, he tried to stop the votes from being counted. However, his team lost both the cases as both the judges from the states, Judge James Bass and Judge Cynthia Stephens, said there was no evidence or basis of these allegations. Also read| Did Bernie Sanders predict Trump's election fraud claim? Video goes viral Meanwhile, a judge has ordered twice daily sweeps at US Postal Service (USPS) facilities specifically in Nevada and North Carolina, where the votes are still being counted. While Donald Trump is trying his best to get the judges to rule in his favour, Joe Biden has accepted his win and is urging people to "keep the faith, folks". Biden has been actively posting on his official Twitter account urging people to stay calm and trust the system. "No one is going to take our democracy away from us. Not now, not ever," he tweeted. "America has come too far, fought too many battles, and endured too much to let that happen."

US Election results 2020: Trump campaign loses legal fights in Georgia and Michigan

<p>The Democrat contestant&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;</strong>is leading the race in the states&nbsp;Michigan and Wisconsin, according to a survey.&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>,&nbsp;</strong>however, is trying to match the increasing number in North Carolina and Arizona.</p>

<p>With just two days left for the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/us-election">US election</a>,&nbsp;</strong>opinion polls and surveys are calculating the chances of the two leaders in different states and demographics. The two leaders,&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;</strong>and&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;</strong>have been busy campaigning in the few key states.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The survey has been conducted by the Amerian media organisation CNN and concludes that Joe Biden is leading in the two states (Michigan and Wisconsin) and leading a close competition in North Carolina and Arizona — all these four states were winning territories of Donald trump in 2016 US elections.</p>

<p>As per the survey, Biden is leading the race among the people who have already voted, either in-person or through the in-mail voting system. However, Trump is leading by a huge margin among people who plan to vote on November 03. While Biden is leading the race, for now, this margin could help Trump win the election, which would be a repeat of the 2016 US election.</p>

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<p>The figures from Arizona show Biden leading with a support figure of 50 per cent while Trump is following closely with a support sample of 46 per cent. In Wisconsin, a state that supported Trump in 2016, the President is trailing behind with 44 per cent support, and Biden is leading with 52 per cent votes. Michigan, on the other hand, is a state with one of the highest margins between the two candidates with Biden leading with 53 per cent and Trump struggling to diminish the widening ga with just 41 per cent supporters.</p>

<p>However, the scenario changes tad bit in North Carolina where Biden and Trump are closely rushing towards the finish line with 51 and 45 per cent votes. The gap is expected to fill in faster than expected once people start voting on the election day.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The voter demographic in state&nbsp;of&nbsp;Michigan and Wisconsin mainly comprises of white nationals, which is not the case for Arizona or North Carolina. Interestingly, the states with a larger White population have Joe Biden in the lead, and the states with lesser White population have a very little margin between the two candidates. This has come as an unexpected turn as the White voter bank has usually voted for Republicans, especially with the recent civil unrest due to the social movements such as Black Lives Matter.</p>

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<p>White voters with college degrees in both Michigan and Wisconsin have lent nearly 61 per cent support to the Democrat candidate, and the state of North Carolina is lagging with 51 per cent and Arizona with 50 per cent supporters giving a chance&nbsp;to Biden. Trump, on the other hand, is winning among the white voters without a college degree with a winning number of 64 per cent supporters.</p>

<p>The voting pattern in the women of the four states is quite similar with nearly 55 per cent women supporting Biden, and abandoning Trump. However, men in&nbsp;North Carolina and Arizona are lending their support to trump, and&nbsp;Michigan and Wisconsin men are balancing between the two leaders, for now.</p>

<p>One major issue that has driven people away from trump in these four states, which he had won in the 2016 elections, is their disapproval with the way the President handled the coronavirus pandemic in the US. Nearly&nbsp;51 per cent people showed their&nbsp;disapproval in Arizona and&nbsp;56 per cent in Michigan.</p>

<p>The survey results have been observed through&nbsp;random samples of roughly 1,000 adults in each state who were interviewed on phone between&nbsp;October 23 and 30. "Results among likely voters have a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 4.1 percentage points in Arizona, 3.8 points in Michigan, 4.0 points in North Carolina and 3.9 points in Wisconsin," CNN said.</p>


The Democrat contestant Joe Biden is leading the race in the states Michigan and Wisconsin, according to a survey. Donald Trump, however, is trying to match the increasing number in North Carolina and Arizona.

The Democrat contestant Joe Biden is leading the race in the states Michigan and Wisconsin, according to a survey. Donald Trump, however, is trying to match the increasing number in North Carolina and Arizona. With just two days left for the US election, opinion polls and surveys are calculating the chances of the two leaders in different states and demographics. The two leaders, Donald Trump and Joe Biden have been busy campaigning in the few key states. The survey has been conducted by the Amerian media organisation CNN and concludes that Joe Biden is leading in the two states (Michigan and Wisconsin) and leading a close competition in North Carolina and Arizona — all these four states were winning territories of Donald trump in 2016 US elections. As per the survey, Biden is leading the race among the people who have already voted, either in-person or through the in-mail voting system. However, Trump is leading by a huge margin among people who plan to vote on November 03. While Biden is leading the race, for now, this margin could help Trump win the election, which would be a repeat of the 2016 US election. Also read| Joe Biden leading in US Election 2020 against Donald Trump: Survey The figures from Arizona show Biden leading with a support figure of 50 per cent while Trump is following closely with a support sample of 46 per cent. In Wisconsin, a state that supported Trump in 2016, the President is trailing behind with 44 per cent support, and Biden is leading with 52 per cent votes. Michigan, on the other hand, is a state with one of the highest margins between the two candidates with Biden leading with 53 per cent and Trump struggling to diminish the widening ga with just 41 per cent supporters. However, the scenario changes tad bit in North Carolina where Biden and Trump are closely rushing towards the finish line with 51 and 45 per cent votes. The gap is expected to fill in faster than expected once people start voting on the election day. Watch | As we are just days away from US election 2020, Joe Biden maintains a lead over Donald Trump but only by a slim margin Who will win the presidential race? This report from @VOANews provides insights#USelection2020 #USelection pic.twitter.com/ZqWKnMYWpZ — WION (@WIONews) November 1, 2020 × The voter demographic in state of Michigan and Wisconsin mainly comprises of white nationals, which is not the case for Arizona or North Carolina. Interestingly, the states with a larger White population have Joe Biden in the lead, and the states with lesser White population have a very little margin between the two candidates. This has come as an unexpected turn as the White voter bank has usually voted for Republicans, especially with the recent civil unrest due to the social movements such as Black Lives Matter. Also read| On final weekend before Nov 3 vote, Trump and Biden press closing arguments White voters with college degrees in both Michigan and Wisconsin have lent nearly 61 per cent support to the Democrat candidate, and the state of North Carolina is lagging with 51 per cent and Arizona with 50 per cent supporters giving a chance to Biden. Trump, on the other hand, is winning among the white voters without a college degree with a winning number of 64 per cent supporters. The voting pattern in the women of the four states is quite similar with nearly 55 per cent women supporting Biden, and abandoning Trump. However, men in North Carolina and Arizona are lending their support to trump, and Michigan and Wisconsin men are balancing between the two leaders, for now. One major issue that has driven people away from trump in these four states, which he had won in the 2016 elections, is their disapproval with the way the President handled the coronavirus pandemic in the US. Nearly 51 per cent people showed their disapproval in Arizona and 56 per cent in Michigan. The survey results have been observed through random samples of roughly 1,000 adults in each state who were interviewed on phone between October 23 and 30. "Results among likely voters have a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 4.1 percentage points in Arizona, 3.8 points in Michigan, 4.0 points in North Carolina and 3.9 points in Wisconsin," CNN said.

Joe Biden leads in Michigan and Wisconsin, Donald Trump struggling: Survey

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US Election 2020: Nextdoor neighbours in Michigan have politics that are worlds apart

With just 15 days to USElection2020, Donald Trump is spending most of his time flitting from rally to rally, revving up his mostly MASKLESS crowds. This weekend, Trump travelled to Nevada, Wisconsin & Michigan. WION reports.

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<p>US Election 2020 Key States : Whenever there is any <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/us-election">presidential election </a>in the United States, battleground or swing states come into fore as these states cannot be termed as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/democratic-party">Democratic </a>or <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/republican-party">Republican</a>.</p>

<p>In the 2016 US Election, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump </a>won six of these states, Florida, Pennsylvania, Michigan, North Carolina, Wisconsin and Arizona.</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/if-he-doesnt-win-donald-trump-will-be-back-in-2024-steve-bannon-336275">If he doesn't win, Donald Trump will be back in 2024: Steve Bannon</a></strong></p>

<p>However, polls suggest that Trump is trailing in all these states, even though margins are narrow in some.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-and-trump-say-theyre-fighting-for-americas-soul-what-does-that-mean-336269">Biden and Trump say they’re fighting for America’s ‘soul.’ What does that mean?</a></strong></p>

<p>Let's look at US election 2020 key states&nbsp;that will decide the fate of Trump and Democratic contender <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>.</p>

<h2>US Election 2020 Key States&nbsp;</h2>

<p><strong>Pennsylvania</strong></p>

<p>It is a state where Biden was born, and a region that has seen decades of industrial decline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump supporters are campaigning heavily in this state, with campaign team even going door-to-door in the suburbs to lure the voters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden's big support will be big cities of the states, while Trump is expecting support from the state's rural west and conservative central areas.</p>

<p>Pennsylvania's suburbs and northeast will be crucial to decide which way the state is leading.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to an average of state polls by the website RealClearPolitics (RCP), Biden leads Trump by 5.6 percentage points in the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>US Election 2020 Key States:</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Michigan</strong></p>

<p>Trump managed to narrowly win this state in 2016.</p>

<p>Michigan, also known as the Great Lakes states, is concerned about the state of the economy due to coronavirus pandemic and Trump's response to the crisis.</p>

<p>Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer has continually clashed with Trump over issues related to coronavirus and the strict lockdowns in the state have angered conservatives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, a group of right-wing members was also arrested by the FBI for plotting to kidnap Whitmer.</p>

<p>RCP says Biden is ahead in Michigan with 7.2 percentage points.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>US Election 2020 Key States:</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Wisconsin</strong></p>

<p>The 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton paid the price for not campaigning in the state in the last election.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To not repeat such a mistake this time, Democrats held their national convention in Wisconsin though the event was made online due to coronavirus crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both Trump and Biden and their Vice Presidential candidates Mike Pence and Kamala Harris have campaigned in the state.</p>

<p>Biden is leading in Wisconsin by 6.3 percentage points, according to RCP.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Florida</strong></p>

<p>It is largest of all the swing states and a large number of retired individuals reside here.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The state's massive Latino voters will be crucial and polls suggest the support for Democrats has declined from the 2016 levels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Florida's senior citizen voters are also moving away from Trump because of his handling of the pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many experts say Florida is a Trump firewall; if he loses here, he will lose the presidency.</p>

<p>With a margin of 1.4 percentage points, Biden is leading in Florida too, as per RCP.</p>

<p><strong>North Carolina</strong></p>

<p>The state went with Trump last time but only with a margin of three points and both parties are wary of this. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It has a popular Democrat as the governor who has garnered a lot of praise for his balanced approach to the crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Republicans held their convention here, though the event was majorly online.</p>

<p>According to RCP, Biden is ahead in North Carolina by 2.7 points.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Arizona</strong></p>

<p>The state has been a Republican bastion for decades, but as the number of Latino community rose and with the arrival of liberals from California, the state's electorate can go either way.</p>

<p>Conservative voters praise Trump's efforts to control immigration and promise to build a wall at the Mexican border.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, by heavily criticising state's late senator John McCain, who still is admired a lot in Arizona, Trump has hurt his prospects.</p>

<p>Cindy McCain, the late senator's widow, has also endorsed Biden for the presidency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden leads Trump by 4 points in the state, says RCP.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Iowa</strong></p>

<p>With a lead of almost 10 points, Trump won Iowa comfortably four years ago, but the race looks tighter this time around.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Currently, Biden is leading with 1.2 points in Iowa, as per RCP.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Georgia</strong></p>

<p>Since 1992, no Democratic candidate has been able to win Georgia in the presidential race, but a lot has changed in recent years with a rise in Democratic support.</p>

<p>As per RCP, Biden is leading the race with 1.2 points.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>US Election 2020 Key States</strong>:&nbsp;<strong>Ohio</strong></p>

<p>Ohio has 18 electoral college voters, which is a major attraction for both the parties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump beat Clinton by 8.1 points in the 2016 election, but polls show a tighter race this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With a narrow margin of 0.6, Biden is ahead in Ohio, says RCP.&nbsp;</p>


US Election 2020 Key States : Whenever there is any presidential election in the United States, battleground or swing states come into fore as these states cannot be termed as Democratic or Republican.

US Election 2020 Key States : Whenever there is any presidential election in the United States, battleground or swing states come into fore as these states cannot be termed as Democratic or Republican. In the 2016 US Election, Donald Trump won six of these states, Florida, Pennsylvania, Michigan, North Carolina, Wisconsin and Arizona. Also read | If he doesn't win, Donald Trump will be back in 2024: Steve Bannon However, polls suggest that Trump is trailing in all these states, even though margins are narrow in some. Also read | Biden and Trump say they’re fighting for America’s ‘soul.’ What does that mean? Let's look at US election 2020 key states that will decide the fate of Trump and Democratic contender Joe Biden. US Election 2020 Key States Pennsylvania It is a state where Biden was born, and a region that has seen decades of industrial decline. Trump supporters are campaigning heavily in this state, with campaign team even going door-to-door in the suburbs to lure the voters. Biden's big support will be big cities of the states, while Trump is expecting support from the state's rural west and conservative central areas. Pennsylvania's suburbs and northeast will be crucial to decide which way the state is leading. According to an average of state polls by the website RealClearPolitics (RCP), Biden leads Trump by 5.6 percentage points in the state. US Election 2020 Key States: Michigan Trump managed to narrowly win this state in 2016. Michigan, also known as the Great Lakes states, is concerned about the state of the economy due to coronavirus pandemic and Trump's response to the crisis. Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer has continually clashed with Trump over issues related to coronavirus and the strict lockdowns in the state have angered conservatives. Recently, a group of right-wing members was also arrested by the FBI for plotting to kidnap Whitmer. RCP says Biden is ahead in Michigan with 7.2 percentage points. US Election 2020 Key States: Wisconsin The 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton paid the price for not campaigning in the state in the last election. To not repeat such a mistake this time, Democrats held their national convention in Wisconsin though the event was made online due to coronavirus crisis. Both Trump and Biden and their Vice Presidential candidates Mike Pence and Kamala Harris have campaigned in the state. Biden is leading in Wisconsin by 6.3 percentage points, according to RCP. Florida It is largest of all the swing states and a large number of retired individuals reside here. The state's massive Latino voters will be crucial and polls suggest the support for Democrats has declined from the 2016 levels. However, Florida's senior citizen voters are also moving away from Trump because of his handling of the pandemic. Many experts say Florida is a Trump firewall; if he loses here, he will lose the presidency. With a margin of 1.4 percentage points, Biden is leading in Florida too, as per RCP. North Carolina The state went with Trump last time but only with a margin of three points and both parties are wary of this. It has a popular Democrat as the governor who has garnered a lot of praise for his balanced approach to the crisis. Republicans held their convention here, though the event was majorly online. According to RCP, Biden is ahead in North Carolina by 2.7 points. Arizona The state has been a Republican bastion for decades, but as the number of Latino community rose and with the arrival of liberals from California, the state's electorate can go either way. Conservative voters praise Trump's efforts to control immigration and promise to build a wall at the Mexican border. However, by heavily criticising state's late senator John McCain, who still is admired a lot in Arizona, Trump has hurt his prospects. Cindy McCain, the late senator's widow, has also endorsed Biden for the presidency. Biden leads Trump by 4 points in the state, says RCP. Iowa With a lead of almost 10 points, Trump won Iowa comfortably four years ago, but the race looks tighter this time around. Currently, Biden is leading with 1.2 points in Iowa, as per RCP. Georgia Since 1992, no Democratic candidate has been able to win Georgia in the presidential race, but a lot has changed in recent years with a rise in Democratic support. As per RCP, Biden is leading the race with 1.2 points. US Election 2020 Key States: Ohio Ohio has 18 electoral college voters, which is a major attraction for both the parties. Trump beat Clinton by 8.1 points in the 2016 election, but polls show a tighter race this year. With a narrow margin of 0.6, Biden is ahead in Ohio, says RCP.

US election 2020: Key states that will likely decide fate of Donald Trump and Joe Biden

<p>Democratic Party presidential candidate Joe Biden on Friday (local time) weighed emphatically in favour of Affordable Care Act, informally known as 'Obamacare' at an event in Michigan.</p>

<p>Michigan is a swing state, that is, one of the states that are not seen to strongly support either Joe Biden or Donald Trump. Victory in swing states may prove to be instrumental for both candidates after they win their respective traditional strongholds.</p>

<p>“If I have the honor of becoming your president, we'll build on the Affordable Care Act, no matter what they do," Biden said at an event in Michigan.</p>

<p>Affordable Care Act was passed by Barack Obama administration. The act paved way for millions of Americans to afford healthcare. Republican Party has been against the law from the moment it was passed. Democrats allege that striking down the law is high on the priority list of Republicans. Democratic Party has upped the ante to support the Act especially after Judge Amy Coney Barrett was nominated by Donald Trump to the Supreme Court.</p>

<p>In Michigan, Biden lashed out at Trump for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>"He’ll do anything to distract us from focusing on his failures to deal with this virus to protect the nation," Biden said. "It's not disappearing, in fact it's on the rise again. It's getting worse, as predicted."</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/democrats-have-nothing-but-disdain-for-your-values-says-trump-in-florida-rally-as-crowd-chants-lock-up-bidens-335925">Democrats have nothing but disdain for your values, says Trump in Florida rally as crowd chants 'Lock up Bidens'</a></strong></p>

<p>Biden has shown strength with senior voters, many of whom have faulted Trump for his response to the health crisis.</p>

<p>Biden also homed in on another area where Trump has run into regular controversy -- his often lackluster responses when asked to condemn extreme right-wing groups and white supremacists.</p>

<p>He said Trump's comments were a "dog whistle" to such groups.</p>

<p>"Look. Everybody knows who Donald Trump is, let's show them who we are," Biden said at a car rally in Detroit.<br />
"We choose hope over fear, unity over division, science over fiction and yes, truth over lies."</p>

<p><strong>(With agency inputs)</strong></p>


Democratic Party presidential candidate Joe Biden on Friday (local time) weighed emphatically in favour of Affordable Care Act, informally known as 'Obamacare' at an event in Michigan.

Democratic Party presidential candidate Joe Biden on Friday (local time) weighed emphatically in favour of Affordable Care Act, informally known as 'Obamacare' at an event in Michigan. Michigan is a swing state, that is, one of the states that are not seen to strongly support either Joe Biden or Donald Trump. Victory in swing states may prove to be instrumental for both candidates after they win their respective traditional strongholds. “If I have the honor of becoming your president, we'll build on the Affordable Care Act, no matter what they do," Biden said at an event in Michigan. Affordable Care Act was passed by Barack Obama administration. The act paved way for millions of Americans to afford healthcare. Republican Party has been against the law from the moment it was passed. Democrats allege that striking down the law is high on the priority list of Republicans. Democratic Party has upped the ante to support the Act especially after Judge Amy Coney Barrett was nominated by Donald Trump to the Supreme Court. In Michigan, Biden lashed out at Trump for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. "He’ll do anything to distract us from focusing on his failures to deal with this virus to protect the nation," Biden said. "It's not disappearing, in fact it's on the rise again. It's getting worse, as predicted." Also Read | Democrats have nothing but disdain for your values, says Trump in Florida rally as crowd chants 'Lock up Bidens' Biden has shown strength with senior voters, many of whom have faulted Trump for his response to the health crisis. Biden also homed in on another area where Trump has run into regular controversy -- his often lackluster responses when asked to condemn extreme right-wing groups and white supremacists. He said Trump's comments were a "dog whistle" to such groups. "Look. Everybody knows who Donald Trump is, let's show them who we are," Biden said at a car rally in Detroit. "We choose hope over fear, unity over division, science over fiction and yes, truth over lies." (With agency inputs)

We will build on Obamacare, no matter what they do: Joe Biden in Michigan

<p>US President Donald Trump took his re-election push to Michigan and Wisconsin on Saturday before launching a tour of western states.</p>

<p>Trump is in a bit of a precarious situation as national polls show him trailing his Democratic rival Joe Biden.</p>

<p>Days after recovering from COVID-19 and just two and a half weeks before the November 3 election, Trump is holding rallies around the country to try to secure key battleground states that he won four years ago.</p>

<p>He prevailed in Michigan and Wisconsin in 2016 but surveys show him running behind Biden, the former vice president, in those states this year.</p>

<p>Trump's advisors have long seen Michigan and Wisconsin, as well as Pennsylvania, as key to his chances of re-election.</p>

<p>Trump lags in opinion polls and the latest figures from his campaign show he is also trailing in fundraising as the race intensifies. Early voting is shattering records, with more than 23 million Americans having already cast ballots.</p>

<p>Biden, who has stepped up travel in recent weeks after keeping a reduced schedule because of the pandemic, plans to remain in his home state of Delaware on Saturday.<br />
His running mate, Senator Kamala Harris of California, is also eschewing travel for a few days after an aide came down with COVID-19.</p>

<p>Wisconsin has 10 electoral votes, Michigan has 16 and Arizona has 11. Nevada, where Trump will campaign on Sunday, has six electoral votes.</p>

<p>Trump, who usually avoids wearing a mask and whose rallies include thousands of people without social distancing, said again on Friday that the country is turning the corner on the disease, a day after the number of US cases crossed 8 million, rising by 1 million in less than a month.</p>

<p>But Biden has often criticised Trump sharply for his response to the pandemic, which has killed more than 217,000 people in the United States alone.</p>

<p>Biden said on Friday that Trump had been untruthful and negligent in his response to the virus. He has also criticized the Trump administration for seeking to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.</p>

<p>Trump's string of campaign stops comes ahead of a critical week next week. The two candidates will face each other in their second and final debate on Thursday.</p>


US President Donald Trump took his re-election push to Michigan and Wisconsin on Saturday before launching a tour of western states. Trump is in a bit of a precarious situation as national polls show him trailing his Democratic rival Joe Biden.

US President Donald Trump took his re-election push to Michigan and Wisconsin on Saturday before launching a tour of western states. Trump is in a bit of a precarious situation as national polls show him trailing his Democratic rival Joe Biden. Days after recovering from COVID-19 and just two and a half weeks before the November 3 election, Trump is holding rallies around the country to try to secure key battleground states that he won four years ago. He prevailed in Michigan and Wisconsin in 2016 but surveys show him running behind Biden, the former vice president, in those states this year. Trump's advisors have long seen Michigan and Wisconsin, as well as Pennsylvania, as key to his chances of re-election. Trump lags in opinion polls and the latest figures from his campaign show he is also trailing in fundraising as the race intensifies. Early voting is shattering records, with more than 23 million Americans having already cast ballots. Biden, who has stepped up travel in recent weeks after keeping a reduced schedule because of the pandemic, plans to remain in his home state of Delaware on Saturday. His running mate, Senator Kamala Harris of California, is also eschewing travel for a few days after an aide came down with COVID-19. Wisconsin has 10 electoral votes, Michigan has 16 and Arizona has 11. Nevada, where Trump will campaign on Sunday, has six electoral votes. Trump, who usually avoids wearing a mask and whose rallies include thousands of people without social distancing, said again on Friday that the country is turning the corner on the disease, a day after the number of US cases crossed 8 million, rising by 1 million in less than a month. But Biden has often criticised Trump sharply for his response to the pandemic, which has killed more than 217,000 people in the United States alone. Biden said on Friday that Trump had been untruthful and negligent in his response to the virus. He has also criticized the Trump administration for seeking to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Trump's string of campaign stops comes ahead of a critical week next week. The two candidates will face each other in their second and final debate on Thursday.

Trump heads to Michigan, Wisconsin in US election campaign push

<p>Six men arrested on suspicion of taking part in a plot by armed extremists to kidnap Michigan's governor have been arraigned on domestic terrorism and weapons charges.</p>

<p>A seventh accused awaits extradition from South Carolina, authorities said on Friday. All seven were described by prosecutors as members or associates of an anti-government militia group called the Wolverine Watchmen.</p>

<p>They were taken into custody late on Wednesday as part of a joint state-federal investigation.</p>

<p>They are accused of conspiring to abduct Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat who has clashed sharply with Republican US&nbsp;President Donald Trump over her COVID-19 public health orders.</p>

<p>Prosecutors say the men also sought to single out law enforcement officers for intimidation, made threats of violence to incite civil unrest, and trained for an operation to storm the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing and take government officials hostage.</p>

<p>Each of the seven men named in criminal complaints filed is charged with providing material support for terrorist acts and possessing a firearm in the commission of a felony - both punishable by up to 20 years in prison.</p>

<p>Two of them - Pete Musico, 46, and Joseph Morrison, 26 - were additionally charged with belonging to a criminal gang and with committing a threat of terrorism. At their arraignment on Thursday, Musico and Morrison were each ordered to remain jailed on a $10 million cash bond, the attorney general's office said in a statement.</p>

<p>Bond for each of the four others was set at $250,000. Michigan prosecutors are working to extradite the seventh defendant from South Carolina, where he was arrested, the statement said. He, too, is charged with gang membership.</p>

<p>Various additional pretrial court proceedings were set for later this month, but no mention was made of any pleas being entered.</p>

<p>In addition to the seven suspects held on state charges, six men were arrested on federal charges of conspiring to kidnap the governor, for which they could face life in prison if convicted.</p>

<p>Michigan, a key swing state in the 2020 presidential race, became a focus of agitation earlier this year by Trump and his supporters, including various militia groups, who opposed strict stay-at-home orders imposed by Whitmer to curb the spread of the coronavirus.</p>

<p>At least three of the defendants charged by the state were among hundreds of protesters, many carrying weapons, who entered the Michigan capitol on April 30 as state lawmakers debated Whitmer's request to extend her emergency public health authority. Photos show all three men were armed.</p>

<p>Whitmer accused Trump of inflammatory rhetoric that they said has fostered a climate of racism and political extremism. Trump lashed back by calling Whitmer the "lockdown queen" while denying he was encouraging violence or racism.</p>

<p><em><strong>(with inputs)</strong></em></p>


Six men arrested on suspicion of taking part in a plot by armed extremists to kidnap Michigan's governor have been arraigned on domestic terrorism and weapons charges.

Six men arrested on suspicion of taking part in a plot by armed extremists to kidnap Michigan's governor have been arraigned on domestic terrorism and weapons charges. A seventh accused awaits extradition from South Carolina, authorities said on Friday. All seven were described by prosecutors as members or associates of an anti-government militia group called the Wolverine Watchmen. They were taken into custody late on Wednesday as part of a joint state-federal investigation. They are accused of conspiring to abduct Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat who has clashed sharply with Republican US President Donald Trump over her COVID-19 public health orders. Prosecutors say the men also sought to single out law enforcement officers for intimidation, made threats of violence to incite civil unrest, and trained for an operation to storm the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing and take government officials hostage. Each of the seven men named in criminal complaints filed is charged with providing material support for terrorist acts and possessing a firearm in the commission of a felony - both punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Two of them - Pete Musico, 46, and Joseph Morrison, 26 - were additionally charged with belonging to a criminal gang and with committing a threat of terrorism. At their arraignment on Thursday, Musico and Morrison were each ordered to remain jailed on a $10 million cash bond, the attorney general's office said in a statement. Bond for each of the four others was set at $250,000. Michigan prosecutors are working to extradite the seventh defendant from South Carolina, where he was arrested, the statement said. He, too, is charged with gang membership. Various additional pretrial court proceedings were set for later this month, but no mention was made of any pleas being entered. In addition to the seven suspects held on state charges, six men were arrested on federal charges of conspiring to kidnap the governor, for which they could face life in prison if convicted. Michigan, a key swing state in the 2020 presidential race, became a focus of agitation earlier this year by Trump and his supporters, including various militia groups, who opposed strict stay-at-home orders imposed by Whitmer to curb the spread of the coronavirus. At least three of the defendants charged by the state were among hundreds of protesters, many carrying weapons, who entered the Michigan capitol on April 30 as state lawmakers debated Whitmer's request to extend her emergency public health authority. Photos show all three men were armed. Whitmer accused Trump of inflammatory rhetoric that they said has fostered a climate of racism and political extremism. Trump lashed back by calling Whitmer the "lockdown queen" while denying he was encouraging violence or racism. (with inputs)

Accused militia members arraigned on domestic terrorism charges in Michigan

<p>For the past decade, gun owners dressed in flak jackets and camouflage fatigues have brought their rifles into the Michigan Legislature at least twice every year, asserting their vehement support for gun rights by displaying weapons in the hallways.</p>

<p>This spring, those gatherings intensified as participants turned what had been a declaration about the Second Amendment into a protest over how far the government could go in limiting individual behavior amid the pandemic. Hundreds turned out to demand an end to lockdowns, social distancing and mask wearing.</p>

<p>Among the demonstrators who stormed into the Capitol to protest those measures were two brothers who have now been charged as part of an extremist plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and to commit other violence. The brothers subscribed to a larger anti-government movement that has evolved in Michigan and throughout the United States over decades, but was spurred on this year by the pandemic, social justice protests and the presidential election.</p>

<p>With its fervent gun culture and its gaping differences between urban and rural populations, Michigan has seen its divisions grow ever wider since at least the 1990s, when armed groups on the right adopted increasingly extreme positions on limiting the government’s power.</p>

<p>The brothers are among 13 men who face a variety of charges related to the kidnapping plot, including terrorism, conspiracy and weapons possession. The authorities said the men were also affiliated with an extremist group called the Wolverine Watchmen, which court documents called “an anti-government, anti-law enforcement militia group.” Such groups have existed in Michigan for decades, most notably in 1994 with the formation of the Michigan Militia.</p>

<p>“There have been militia-type groups in Michigan even before we started using the phrase domestic terrorism,” said Bill Ballenger, a former Republican state senator who represented a rural area. “Before it never got to armed insurrection or an attempt to overthrow the government or assassinate people or anything like that.”</p>

<p>In a sense, experts said, the fight over measures like mask requirements to contain the spread of the virus was the latest example of what these groups see as government overreach. “It is really the perfect issue for far-right conspiracy theorists to rally around,” said Daniel Levitas, a lawyer and the author of “The Terrorist Next Door,” a history of extremist groups.</p>

<p>In the early 1990s, armed groups in Michigan, and around the country, were formed in reaction to bloody federal sieges against Randy Weaver and his family in Ruby Ridge, Idaho, in 1992 and against an armed cult in Waco, Texas, in 1993. The latter ended with the death of 76 people. The new far-right organizations accused the government of tyranny and began conducting paramilitary training and obtaining military equipment.</p>

<p>Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, later convicted of bombing a federal office building in Oklahoma City in April 1995, killing 168 people, attended some of the earliest meetings of the Michigan Militia. The gory details from the trial diminished the appeal of such groups, but they continued to exist.</p>

<p>“It has been a particularly fertile place for them,” said Mark Pitcavage, a senior research fellow with the Anti-Defamation League’s Center on Extremism.</p>

<p>Various violent plots emerged in Michigan during the 1990s and 2000s, including the murder of a state police officer. In the 1990s, there was a plot to attack Camp Grayling in northern Michigan because Russian tanks captured during the gulf war and used there for training were seen as part of a scheme to store armaments for a Communist invasion of Michigan, Levitas said.</p>

<p>In 2010, the FBI arrested five members of a group called the Hutaree and charged them with sedition based on a plot to overthrow the government, but a federal judge threw out most of the charges based on lack of evidence.</p>

<p>Various factors contribute to the current strength of the anti-government movement in Michigan, including the collapse of the auto industry, which stripped the state of countless jobs, said Amy Cooter, a senior sociology lecturer at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, who has studied such groups for a decade.</p>

<p>“We’ve always had some groups who had the potential to take things very personally,” she said, and they saw Whitmer’s handling of the pandemic as an affront. “They didn’t think it was being handled appropriately,” she said.</p>

<p>The pandemic hit much harder in cities like Detroit compared with rural areas, and the governor drew criticism from some parts of the state by using executive orders to put into place one-size-fits-all measures that treated counties with very few cases the same way as urban centers. She often clashed with President Donald Trump, who during the protests tweeted, “Liberate Michigan!”</p>

<p>Accusations by the president that Democrats like Whitmer were trying to steal the election have fed a certain paranoia and anxiety about the government that is standard among many of these extremist groups, experts said.</p>

<p>“It’s feeding into their beliefs that Trump will not get a fair shake and they’re seeing the open tensions between Trump and Whitmer,” Cooter said.</p>

<p>The anti-government movements in Michigan share ideology with other far-right groups across the country.</p>

<p>One of the men accused this week, Joseph Morrison, is considered the leader of the Wolverine Watchmen and used the online name Boogaloo Bunyan.</p>

<p>Adherents of the boogaloo movement express strong anti-government sentiments. The name “boogaloo” is a pop culture reference derived from a 1984 movie flop that became a cult classic called “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo.” It went through various mutations online and emerged sometimes as the “Big Luau.”</p>

<p>That is why adherents sometimes wear Hawaiian shirts, including numerous armed protesters at the state Capitol in Lansing, in April. At least one of the men charged this week had posted a picture of himself in a Hawaiian shirt.</p>

<p>The six men directly accused of plotting to kidnap the governor seemed to adhere to a slightly different ideology, experts said, one that relied on a distorted interpretation of the Constitution. They contend it upholds individual liberty over all else, with people allowed to make citizen’s arrests against those who infringe on such rights. They labeled Whitmer a “tyrant,” and often couch their beliefs in the language of the American Revolution.</p>

<p>Both movements believe that only a new revolution or civil war will prevent the government from trying to control Americans, with the best government being almost none at all. Anti-immigrant, Islamophobic and anti-Semitic sentiments are widespread.</p>

<p>Given that many such groups support Trump, they have diminished their ire toward the federal government and focused on state governments instead, Pitcavage said.</p>

<p>Most lawmakers in the state strongly condemned the violent threat to Whitmer.</p>

<p>“A threat against our Governor is a threat against us all,” state Sen. Mike Shirkey, a Republican, wrote in a tweet Thursday.</p>

<p>But others adopted the false line that it was all a left-wing plot. “Anarchists want to destroy the government,” said state Rep. Beau LaFave, a Republican, who blamed the governor for “turning up the heat on the partisan divide in the state.”</p>

<p>Mark Koernke, a broadcaster whose support of the Michigan Militia helped its spread in the early 1990s, wrote on Facebook, “Same FBI that let antifa burn down the country now attacking militia in Michigan to promote the Communist agenda.”</p>

<p>State Sen. Dayna Polehanki, a Democrat, took pictures on April 30 of the protesters with rifles in the state Legislature, including two of the men arrested in the plot against the governor. She said she saw no hope that the divided, Republican-dominated Legislature would act any time soon to ban armed protesters from the building.</p>

<p>“Maybe they were recruiting that day, or sending up a trial balloon for how it might go somewhere down the road,” she said. “To learn that the men in that photo are co-conspirators shakes me to my core.”</p>


For the past decade, gun owners dressed in flak jackets and camouflage fatigues have brought their rifles into the Michigan Legislature at least twice every year, asserting their vehement support for gun rights by displaying weapons in the hallways.

For the past decade, gun owners dressed in flak jackets and camouflage fatigues have brought their rifles into the Michigan Legislature at least twice every year, asserting their vehement support for gun rights by displaying weapons in the hallways. This spring, those gatherings intensified as participants turned what had been a declaration about the Second Amendment into a protest over how far the government could go in limiting individual behavior amid the pandemic. Hundreds turned out to demand an end to lockdowns, social distancing and mask wearing. Among the demonstrators who stormed into the Capitol to protest those measures were two brothers who have now been charged as part of an extremist plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and to commit other violence. The brothers subscribed to a larger anti-government movement that has evolved in Michigan and throughout the United States over decades, but was spurred on this year by the pandemic, social justice protests and the presidential election. With its fervent gun culture and its gaping differences between urban and rural populations, Michigan has seen its divisions grow ever wider since at least the 1990s, when armed groups on the right adopted increasingly extreme positions on limiting the government’s power. The brothers are among 13 men who face a variety of charges related to the kidnapping plot, including terrorism, conspiracy and weapons possession. The authorities said the men were also affiliated with an extremist group called the Wolverine Watchmen, which court documents called “an anti-government, anti-law enforcement militia group.” Such groups have existed in Michigan for decades, most notably in 1994 with the formation of the Michigan Militia. “There have been militia-type groups in Michigan even before we started using the phrase domestic terrorism,” said Bill Ballenger, a former Republican state senator who represented a rural area. “Before it never got to armed insurrection or an attempt to overthrow the government or assassinate people or anything like that.” In a sense, experts said, the fight over measures like mask requirements to contain the spread of the virus was the latest example of what these groups see as government overreach. “It is really the perfect issue for far-right conspiracy theorists to rally around,” said Daniel Levitas, a lawyer and the author of “The Terrorist Next Door,” a history of extremist groups. In the early 1990s, armed groups in Michigan, and around the country, were formed in reaction to bloody federal sieges against Randy Weaver and his family in Ruby Ridge, Idaho, in 1992 and against an armed cult in Waco, Texas, in 1993. The latter ended with the death of 76 people. The new far-right organizations accused the government of tyranny and began conducting paramilitary training and obtaining military equipment. Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, later convicted of bombing a federal office building in Oklahoma City in April 1995, killing 168 people, attended some of the earliest meetings of the Michigan Militia. The gory details from the trial diminished the appeal of such groups, but they continued to exist. “It has been a particularly fertile place for them,” said Mark Pitcavage, a senior research fellow with the Anti-Defamation League’s Center on Extremism. Various violent plots emerged in Michigan during the 1990s and 2000s, including the murder of a state police officer. In the 1990s, there was a plot to attack Camp Grayling in northern Michigan because Russian tanks captured during the gulf war and used there for training were seen as part of a scheme to store armaments for a Communist invasion of Michigan, Levitas said. In 2010, the FBI arrested five members of a group called the Hutaree and charged them with sedition based on a plot to overthrow the government, but a federal judge threw out most of the charges based on lack of evidence. Various factors contribute to the current strength of the anti-government movement in Michigan, including the collapse of the auto industry, which stripped the state of countless jobs, said Amy Cooter, a senior sociology lecturer at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, who has studied such groups for a decade. “We’ve always had some groups who had the potential to take things very personally,” she said, and they saw Whitmer’s handling of the pandemic as an affront. “They didn’t think it was being handled appropriately,” she said. The pandemic hit much harder in cities like Detroit compared with rural areas, and the governor drew criticism from some parts of the state by using executive orders to put into place one-size-fits-all measures that treated counties with very few cases the same way as urban centers. She often clashed with President Donald Trump, who during the protests tweeted, “Liberate Michigan!” Accusations by the president that Democrats like Whitmer were trying to steal the election have fed a certain paranoia and anxiety about the government that is standard among many of these extremist groups, experts said. “It’s feeding into their beliefs that Trump will not get a fair shake and they’re seeing the open tensions between Trump and Whitmer,” Cooter said. The anti-government movements in Michigan share ideology with other far-right groups across the country. One of the men accused this week, Joseph Morrison, is considered the leader of the Wolverine Watchmen and used the online name Boogaloo Bunyan. Adherents of the boogaloo movement express strong anti-government sentiments. The name “boogaloo” is a pop culture reference derived from a 1984 movie flop that became a cult classic called “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo.” It went through various mutations online and emerged sometimes as the “Big Luau.” That is why adherents sometimes wear Hawaiian shirts, including numerous armed protesters at the state Capitol in Lansing, in April. At least one of the men charged this week had posted a picture of himself in a Hawaiian shirt. The six men directly accused of plotting to kidnap the governor seemed to adhere to a slightly different ideology, experts said, one that relied on a distorted interpretation of the Constitution. They contend it upholds individual liberty over all else, with people allowed to make citizen’s arrests against those who infringe on such rights. They labeled Whitmer a “tyrant,” and often couch their beliefs in the language of the American Revolution. Both movements believe that only a new revolution or civil war will prevent the government from trying to control Americans, with the best government being almost none at all. Anti-immigrant, Islamophobic and anti-Semitic sentiments are widespread. Given that many such groups support Trump, they have diminished their ire toward the federal government and focused on state governments instead, Pitcavage said. Most lawmakers in the state strongly condemned the violent threat to Whitmer. “A threat against our Governor is a threat against us all,” state Sen. Mike Shirkey, a Republican, wrote in a tweet Thursday. But others adopted the false line that it was all a left-wing plot. “Anarchists want to destroy the government,” said state Rep. Beau LaFave, a Republican, who blamed the governor for “turning up the heat on the partisan divide in the state.” Mark Koernke, a broadcaster whose support of the Michigan Militia helped its spread in the early 1990s, wrote on Facebook, “Same FBI that let antifa burn down the country now attacking militia in Michigan to promote the Communist agenda.” State Sen. Dayna Polehanki, a Democrat, took pictures on April 30 of the protesters with rifles in the state Legislature, including two of the men arrested in the plot against the governor. She said she saw no hope that the divided, Republican-dominated Legislature would act any time soon to ban armed protesters from the building. “Maybe they were recruiting that day, or sending up a trial balloon for how it might go somewhere down the road,” she said. “To learn that the men in that photo are co-conspirators shakes me to my core.”

Why Michigan is considered ‘fertile’ ground for anti-government extremists

<p>Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer linked a plot to kidnap her to US President Donald Trump, arguing on Thursday in a speech hours after arrests were announced that Trump's words had been a "rallying cry" for extremists.</p>

<p>Whitmer's coronavirus response has faced criticism from conservatives, and the GOP-led Michigan Legislature sued her in May to try to invalidate her stay-at-home order and other measures.</p>

<p>The arrests and Whitmer's comments come less than a month before the presidential election in a key battleground state, where recent polls show Biden has a lead.</p>

<p>Thirteen people, including seven men associated with the Wolverine Watchmen militia group, were arrested in a sweeping takedown of plots to kidnap the Michigan governor, attack the state capitol building and incite violence.</p>

<p>The group aimed to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat who has traded barbs with Trump over her response to the coronavirus pandemic, ahead of the November 3 presidential election, according to a criminal complaint.</p>

<p>At one point, the alleged plotters discussed recruiting a force of 200 to storm the state capitol in Lansing and take hostages, but later abandoned the plan in favor of surveiling and kidnapping Whitmer at her vacation home, the complaint said.</p>

<p>At a news conference, Whitmer accused Trump of encouraging extremist groups like the "sick and depraved men" that targetted her, citing his failure to condemn white supremacists at the recent US presidential debate against Joe Biden as an example.</p>

<p>"When our leaders meet with, encourage and fraternise with domestic terrorists they legitimise their actions, and they are complicit," Whitmer said.</p>

<p>White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany pushed back at her remarks, saying Trump has condemned all forms of hate.</p>

<p>Democrat Joe Biden sought to tie Trump to the plot as well, pointing to the president's tweet earlier this year to "LIBERATE MICHIGAN."</p>

<p>Whitmer, a Democrat, said the Republican president has spent the last seven months of the coronavirus pandemic "denying science, ignoring his own health experts, stoking distrust, fomenting anger and giving comfort to those who spread fear and hatred and division."</p>

<p>She singled out Trump's debate comments, when he didn't condemn white supremacist groups and told one far-right extremist group to "stand back and stand by."</p>

<p>Internal US security memos in recent months have warned that violent domestic extremists could pose a threat to election-related targets, a concern exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, political tensions, civil unrest and foreign disinformation campaigns.</p>

<p>The FBI became aware through social media in early 2020 that a group of people were discussing the "violent overthrow" of multiple state governments and used confidential sources to track their movements, according to the complaint.</p>

<p>The group of six facing federal charges -- Adam Fox, Barry Croft, Ty Garbin, Kaleb Franks, Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta -- could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted on charges of attempting to kidnap Whitmer.</p>

<p>The Wolverine Watchmen has used Facebook since November 2019 to recruit members, according to affidavits in support of the state charges. The group, which is anti-law enforcement, trained with firearms to prepare for an uprising against the government and what they believe is an "impending politically motivated civil war," according to the affidavits.</p>

<p>Michigan is a key swing state in the 2020 presidential race, and Trump and his supporters demanded the governor relax social-distancing rules. Militia members were among those that took to the streets in April to protest the various rules.</p>

<p>The militia movement in the United States became prominent in the mid-1990s and surged again a little more than a decade ago with the arrival of social media and election of former President Barack Obama, according to the Anti-Defamation League.</p>


Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer linked a plot to kidnap her to US President Donald Trump, arguing on Thursday in a speech hours after arrests were announced that Trump's words had been a "rallying cry" for extremists.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer linked a plot to kidnap her to US President Donald Trump, arguing on Thursday in a speech hours after arrests were announced that Trump's words had been a "rallying cry" for extremists. Whitmer's coronavirus response has faced criticism from conservatives, and the GOP-led Michigan Legislature sued her in May to try to invalidate her stay-at-home order and other measures. The arrests and Whitmer's comments come less than a month before the presidential election in a key battleground state, where recent polls show Biden has a lead. Thirteen people, including seven men associated with the Wolverine Watchmen militia group, were arrested in a sweeping takedown of plots to kidnap the Michigan governor, attack the state capitol building and incite violence. The group aimed to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat who has traded barbs with Trump over her response to the coronavirus pandemic, ahead of the November 3 presidential election, according to a criminal complaint. At one point, the alleged plotters discussed recruiting a force of 200 to storm the state capitol in Lansing and take hostages, but later abandoned the plan in favor of surveiling and kidnapping Whitmer at her vacation home, the complaint said. At a news conference, Whitmer accused Trump of encouraging extremist groups like the "sick and depraved men" that targetted her, citing his failure to condemn white supremacists at the recent US presidential debate against Joe Biden as an example. "When our leaders meet with, encourage and fraternise with domestic terrorists they legitimise their actions, and they are complicit," Whitmer said. White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany pushed back at her remarks, saying Trump has condemned all forms of hate. Democrat Joe Biden sought to tie Trump to the plot as well, pointing to the president's tweet earlier this year to "LIBERATE MICHIGAN." Whitmer, a Democrat, said the Republican president has spent the last seven months of the coronavirus pandemic "denying science, ignoring his own health experts, stoking distrust, fomenting anger and giving comfort to those who spread fear and hatred and division." She singled out Trump's debate comments, when he didn't condemn white supremacist groups and told one far-right extremist group to "stand back and stand by." Internal US security memos in recent months have warned that violent domestic extremists could pose a threat to election-related targets, a concern exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, political tensions, civil unrest and foreign disinformation campaigns. The FBI became aware through social media in early 2020 that a group of people were discussing the "violent overthrow" of multiple state governments and used confidential sources to track their movements, according to the complaint. The group of six facing federal charges -- Adam Fox, Barry Croft, Ty Garbin, Kaleb Franks, Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta -- could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted on charges of attempting to kidnap Whitmer. The Wolverine Watchmen has used Facebook since November 2019 to recruit members, according to affidavits in support of the state charges. The group, which is anti-law enforcement, trained with firearms to prepare for an uprising against the government and what they believe is an "impending politically motivated civil war," according to the affidavits. Michigan is a key swing state in the 2020 presidential race, and Trump and his supporters demanded the governor relax social-distancing rules. Militia members were among those that took to the streets in April to protest the various rules. The militia movement in the United States became prominent in the mid-1990s and surged again a little more than a decade ago with the arrival of social media and election of former President Barack Obama, according to the Anti-Defamation League.

Michigan governor links Trump to foiled kidnapping plot

<p>The FBI said on Thursday it thwarted a plot to overthrow the Michigan state government and kidnap its governor, Gretchen Whitmer, and had probable cause to charge six men with a failed operation that involved reaching out to a militia group.</p>

<p>The operation will be announced at a press conference of law enforcement officials at 1 pm&nbsp;in Grand Rapids, which will be attended by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the state`s leading federal prosecutors.</p>

<p>The FBI first got wind that a group of individuals "were discussing the violent overthrow of certain government and law-enforcement components" in early 2020, according to an affidavit by special agent Richard Trask released by the FBI on Thursday.</p>

<p>The alleged plot included reaching out to a militia group, which was not named in the affidavit.</p>

<p>Trask said there was probable cause to charge six men - Adam Fox, Barry Croft, Ty Garbin, Kaleb Franks, Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta - with conspiring to kidnap Whitmer, a Democrat and frequent critic of Republican President Donald Trump.</p>

<p>In September, Fox posted in an encrypted chat that he did not want a final training exercise to be held in the last week of October because it would not leave enough time to execute the kidnapping before the national election on Nov. 3, Trask said.</p>

<p>"The group agreed to use the time until the final training exercise to raise money for explosives and other supplies," Trask wrote in the affidavit.</p>


The FBI said on Thursday it thwarted a plot to overthrow the Michigan state government and kidnap its governor, Gretchen Whitmer, and had probable cause to charge six men with a failed operation that involved reaching out to a militia group.

The FBI said on Thursday it thwarted a plot to overthrow the Michigan state government and kidnap its governor, Gretchen Whitmer, and had probable cause to charge six men with a failed operation that involved reaching out to a militia group. The operation will be announced at a press conference of law enforcement officials at 1 pm in Grand Rapids, which will be attended by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the state`s leading federal prosecutors. The FBI first got wind that a group of individuals "were discussing the violent overthrow of certain government and law-enforcement components" in early 2020, according to an affidavit by special agent Richard Trask released by the FBI on Thursday. The alleged plot included reaching out to a militia group, which was not named in the affidavit. Trask said there was probable cause to charge six men - Adam Fox, Barry Croft, Ty Garbin, Kaleb Franks, Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta - with conspiring to kidnap Whitmer, a Democrat and frequent critic of Republican President Donald Trump. In September, Fox posted in an encrypted chat that he did not want a final training exercise to be held in the last week of October because it would not leave enough time to execute the kidnapping before the national election on Nov. 3, Trask said. "The group agreed to use the time until the final training exercise to raise money for explosives and other supplies," Trask wrote in the affidavit.

FBI says thwarted plot to kidnap Michigan governor

<p>Doctors at the University of Michigan have successfully separated 1-year-old conjoined twin sisters.</p>

<p>Sarabeth and Amelia Irwin of Petersburg, Michigan, each had their own arms and legs and heart, but their livers were connected. The nearly 11-hour surgery to separate them was performed in August, about 14 months after their birth.</p>

<p>Two teams of surgeons — one for each girl — and more than a dozen other medical staff were employed to plan and execute their surgery, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital said Friday.</p>

<p>The parents, Alyson and Phil Irwin, learned about the conjoined twins during a pregnancy ultrasound in 2019, four months before the birth by cesarean section. The Irwins knew the girls might not survive long enough for surgery, but they did.</p>

<p>The surgery had been planned for February, but the girls developed pneumonia and then the coronavirus pandemic followed.</p>

<p>The parents had to stay outside the hospital in their car during the surgery. Sarabeth came home in late August, followed by Amelia on September 5. They have an older sister, Kennedy.<br />
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Doctors at the University of Michigan have successfully separated 1-year-old conjoined twin sisters. Sarabeth and Amelia Irwin of Petersburg, Michigan, each had their own arms and legs and heart, but their livers were connected.

Doctors at the University of Michigan have successfully separated 1-year-old conjoined twin sisters. Sarabeth and Amelia Irwin of Petersburg, Michigan, each had their own arms and legs and heart, but their livers were connected. The nearly 11-hour surgery to separate them was performed in August, about 14 months after their birth. Two teams of surgeons — one for each girl — and more than a dozen other medical staff were employed to plan and execute their surgery, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital said Friday. The parents, Alyson and Phil Irwin, learned about the conjoined twins during a pregnancy ultrasound in 2019, four months before the birth by cesarean section. The Irwins knew the girls might not survive long enough for surgery, but they did. The surgery had been planned for February, but the girls developed pneumonia and then the coronavirus pandemic followed. The parents had to stay outside the hospital in their car during the surgery. Sarabeth came home in late August, followed by Amelia on September 5. They have an older sister, Kennedy.

Rare conjoined twins successfully separated in Michigan

Rising floodwaters unleashed by two dam failures submerged parts of the central Michigan town of Midland on Wednesday, displacing thousands of residents and spreading into a Dow Chemical Co plant in the riverfront city.

Michigan dam collapse triggers severe flooding, around 10,000 people evacuated

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<p>Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday declared an emergency for Midland county after two dams breached and on expectations of extreme flooding, reported news agency Reuters.</p>

<p>The county said two dams, Edenville and Sanford, have collapsed due to heavy rain in the past few days and residents nearby have been told to evacuate immediately, the report added.</p>

<p>"In the next 12 to 15 hours, downtown Midland could be under approximately nine feet of water", the governor said in a news conference.</p>

<p>About 3,500 homes and 10,000 people have so far been affected by the evacuation notices, CNN reported, quoting Mark Bone, Chairman of the Midland County Board of Commissioners.</p>

<p>No injuries or deaths have been reported so far, CNN said, citing the chairman.</p>

<p>Residents were also advised to seek higher ground as far as possible from the Tittabawassee river.</p>

<p>Two rivers in Michigan, the Tittabawassee River in Midland and the Rifle River near Sterling, were in major flooding stage, the National Weather Service (NWS) said.</p>

<p>The NWS also said it issued a flash flood emergency in locations downstream of the failed dams.</p>


Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday declared an emergency for Midland county after two dams breached and on expectations of extreme flooding, reported news agency Reuters.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday declared an emergency for Midland county after two dams breached and on expectations of extreme flooding, reported news agency Reuters. The county said two dams, Edenville and Sanford, have collapsed due to heavy rain in the past few days and residents nearby have been told to evacuate immediately, the report added. "In the next 12 to 15 hours, downtown Midland could be under approximately nine feet of water", the governor said in a news conference. About 3,500 homes and 10,000 people have so far been affected by the evacuation notices, CNN reported, quoting Mark Bone, Chairman of the Midland County Board of Commissioners. No injuries or deaths have been reported so far, CNN said, citing the chairman. Residents were also advised to seek higher ground as far as possible from the Tittabawassee river. Two rivers in Michigan, the Tittabawassee River in Midland and the Rifle River near Sterling, were in major flooding stage, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. The NWS also said it issued a flash flood emergency in locations downstream of the failed dams.

Emergency declared in Michigan after dams collapse; thousands evacuated

In Kenya, a lawmaker wants all Chinese citizens to leave the country. Meanwhile, in Michigan, armed protesters took to the streets to protest against a lockdown. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the top developments for Thursday.

Gravitas: The big developments for 16th April | Wuhan Coronavirus

<p>For Bernie Sanders to remain competitive with Joe Biden in the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination, he'll have to repeat what he did four years ago: Win the Michigan primary.</p>

<p>This time around, that probably will be harder.</p>

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<p>Ahead of Tuesday's vote, Biden is showing strength with the same kinds of voters that Sanders, a U.S senator from Vermont, relied upon in his surprise defeat of front-runner Hillary Clinton in the state in 2016.</p>

<p>Sanders goes into Michigan badly in need of a win after former Vice President Biden seized control of the race on Super Tuesday this week, winning a bevvy of Southern states as well as Massachusetts, Minnesota and Texas and causing rivals Michael Bloomberg and Elizabeth Warren to drop out.</p>

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<p>Michigan is the most competitive of the six states that hold nominating contests on Tuesday. It offers the largest number of the minimum 1,991 delegates a candidate needs to secure the nomination outright: 125. And it's a critical moment for Sanders to try to recapture momentum before the contest shifts to Florida and Illinois the following week.</p>

<p>In addition to Michigan, Washington state, Mississippi, Missouri and Idaho will be holding primary elections on Tuesday. North Dakota will hold caucuses.</p>

<p>A Sanders loss in Michigan could give Biden an insurmountable lead as the state-by-state nominating process moves into friendly territory for the man best remembered as No. 2 in President Barack Obama's historic administration.</p>

<p>The state also greatly matters for Nov. 3 general election. It flipped Republican in 2016, voting for now-President Donald Trump over Clinton by just over 10,000 votes.</p>

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<p>"Michigan is your got-to-win state," said Adam Hollier, an African-American state senator from Detroit who is backing Biden.</p>

<p>Biden parlayed his popularity with black voters into huge gains on Super Tuesday, winning 70% of African-American voters in Alabama and Virginia and 60% in North Carolina and Texas, according to exit polls from Edison Research.</p>

<p>They will be crucial in Michigan, where they comprise almost 14% of the population. Some areas of Detroit are 80% African-American.</p>

<p>"When you look at what he did all across the South, those same demographics are going to be at play in Detroit," Hollier said.</p>

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<p>Sanders cancelled plans to campaign in Mississippi this weekend, focusing instead on Michigan.</p>

<p><strong>UNION LABELS</strong></p>

<p>Sanders may have better luck with union voters in manufacturing-heavy Michigan. He won the state's white working-class voters in 2016, and they remain a reliable part of his base.</p>

<p>Richard Cassel, 28, lost his job as an auto engineer in Detroit last month. That same week, he walked into a Sanders campaign office and volunteered to work the phones.</p>

<p>"For me, Biden is just more of the same. The middle class is working professionals, and everyone else is slowly drowning," Cassel said.</p>

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<p>But Biden has long-standing ties to labour unions and routinely talks about how the middle-class and union members built the nation.</p>

<p>The powerful United Auto Workers Union has yet to endorse any candidate, but its spokesman, Brian Rothenberg, said it supports the idea of universal healthcare. Sanders has made a government-run healthcare system, Medicare for All, the heart of his campaign.</p>

<p>"The high cost of healthcare is one of the impacts when you're bargaining, so universal healthcare would actually give you a better ability to bargain at the table," Rothenberg said.</p>

<p>Not all of Sanders' positions play well with the state's unions, though. In particular, he has called for the closure of a 66-year-old crude oil pipeline that runs below portions of the Great Lakes, as part of his sweeping plan to swiftly end the U.S. fossil fuel economy to fight climate change.</p>

<p>"It's going to cost (Sanders) a lot of support in our union," said Terry Gilligan, business manager of Detroit Pipefitters Local 636.</p>

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<p>And two Michigan chapters of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union endorsed Biden on Friday.</p>

<p>Sanders is running ads in Michigan criticizing Biden over his past support for global trade deals such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Biden, in turn, argues that he was a key player in the 2009 auto industry bailout that rescued jobs in the state.</p>

<p><strong>RURAL RUN</strong></p>

<p>In 2016, Sanders performed surprisingly well in the wealthy suburbs outside Detroit and blew Clinton away in rural counties. But there is evidence he won’t do that again this time.</p>

<p>On Super Tuesday, Biden consistently beat Sanders in suburbs outside of cities including Charlotte, North Carolina, and Houston.</p>

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<p>And in rural regions of Minnesota, a Midwestern state like Michigan with a largely white population, Biden smashed Sanders, 43% to 19%, according to exit polls.</p>

<p>This weekend, Biden's campaign will deploy former presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar, a senator from Minnesota, to stump in Grand Rapids – and area that Sanders won in 2016.</p>

<p>Dawn Bryant, 40, a General Motors Co &lt;GM.N&gt; factory worker who was laid off earlier this year, said she was torn between Sanders and Biden.</p>

<p>"I'm divided. I'm not sure. I'm going to keep watching and weighing my options on both of the candidates," she said. "It's a tough, tough call."</p>


For Bernie Sanders to remain competitive with Joe Biden in the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination, he'll have to repeat what he did four years ago: Win the Michigan primary.

For Bernie Sanders to remain competitive with Joe Biden in the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination, he'll have to repeat what he did four years ago: Win the Michigan primary. This time around, that probably will be harder. Ahead of Tuesday's vote, Biden is showing strength with the same kinds of voters that Sanders, a U.S senator from Vermont, relied upon in his surprise defeat of front-runner Hillary Clinton in the state in 2016. Sanders goes into Michigan badly in need of a win after former Vice President Biden seized control of the race on Super Tuesday this week, winning a bevvy of Southern states as well as Massachusetts, Minnesota and Texas and causing rivals Michael Bloomberg and Elizabeth Warren to drop out. Also read: Joe Biden moves ahead in US presidential race; scores big wins on Super Tuesday Michigan is the most competitive of the six states that hold nominating contests on Tuesday. It offers the largest number of the minimum 1,991 delegates a candidate needs to secure the nomination outright: 125. And it's a critical moment for Sanders to try to recapture momentum before the contest shifts to Florida and Illinois the following week. In addition to Michigan, Washington state, Mississippi, Missouri and Idaho will be holding primary elections on Tuesday. North Dakota will hold caucuses. A Sanders loss in Michigan could give Biden an insurmountable lead as the state-by-state nominating process moves into friendly territory for the man best remembered as No. 2 in President Barack Obama's historic administration. The state also greatly matters for Nov. 3 general election. It flipped Republican in 2016, voting for now-President Donald Trump over Clinton by just over 10,000 votes. Also see: Trump replaces acting chief of staff Mulvaney with North Carolina lawmaker "Michigan is your got-to-win state," said Adam Hollier, an African-American state senator from Detroit who is backing Biden. Biden parlayed his popularity with black voters into huge gains on Super Tuesday, winning 70% of African-American voters in Alabama and Virginia and 60% in North Carolina and Texas, according to exit polls from Edison Research. They will be crucial in Michigan, where they comprise almost 14% of the population. Some areas of Detroit are 80% African-American. "When you look at what he did all across the South, those same demographics are going to be at play in Detroit," Hollier said. Also read: Melania Trump tweets about White House tennis pavilion as US battles coronavirus Sanders cancelled plans to campaign in Mississippi this weekend, focusing instead on Michigan. UNION LABELS Sanders may have better luck with union voters in manufacturing-heavy Michigan. He won the state's white working-class voters in 2016, and they remain a reliable part of his base. Richard Cassel, 28, lost his job as an auto engineer in Detroit last month. That same week, he walked into a Sanders campaign office and volunteered to work the phones. "For me, Biden is just more of the same. The middle class is working professionals, and everyone else is slowly drowning," Cassel said. Watch: × But Biden has long-standing ties to labour unions and routinely talks about how the middle-class and union members built the nation. The powerful United Auto Workers Union has yet to endorse any candidate, but its spokesman, Brian Rothenberg, said it supports the idea of universal healthcare. Sanders has made a government-run healthcare system, Medicare for All, the heart of his campaign. "The high cost of healthcare is one of the impacts when you're bargaining, so universal healthcare would actually give you a better ability to bargain at the table," Rothenberg said. Not all of Sanders' positions play well with the state's unions, though. In particular, he has called for the closure of a 66-year-old crude oil pipeline that runs below portions of the Great Lakes, as part of his sweeping plan to swiftly end the U.S. fossil fuel economy to fight climate change. "It's going to cost (Sanders) a lot of support in our union," said Terry Gilligan, business manager of Detroit Pipefitters Local 636. Also read: Trump says US economy could take hit from coronavirus And two Michigan chapters of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union endorsed Biden on Friday. Sanders is running ads in Michigan criticizing Biden over his past support for global trade deals such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Biden, in turn, argues that he was a key player in the 2009 auto industry bailout that rescued jobs in the state. RURAL RUN In 2016, Sanders performed surprisingly well in the wealthy suburbs outside Detroit and blew Clinton away in rural counties. But there is evidence he won’t do that again this time. On Super Tuesday, Biden consistently beat Sanders in suburbs outside of cities including Charlotte, North Carolina, and Houston. Also see: After Bloomberg, Elizabeth Warren ends US presidential campaign And in rural regions of Minnesota, a Midwestern state like Michigan with a largely white population, Biden smashed Sanders, 43% to 19%, according to exit polls. This weekend, Biden's campaign will deploy former presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar, a senator from Minnesota, to stump in Grand Rapids – and area that Sanders won in 2016. Dawn Bryant, 40, a General Motors Co <GM.N> factory worker who was laid off earlier this year, said she was torn between Sanders and Biden. "I'm divided. I'm not sure. I'm going to keep watching and weighing my options on both of the candidates," she said. "It's a tough, tough call."

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