Michigan takeaways: Presidential primaries show warning signs for Trump and Biden
Associated PressLANSING, Mich. — Joe Biden and Donald Trump easily won their party’s primaries in Michigan, but Tuesday’s results showed that both candidates have cause for concern in their bid to win the swing state in November. An “uncommitted” vote in Michigan’s Democratic primary was the first indication of how backlash over President Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza might impact his reelection campaign. Here are some takeaways from Michigan: Biden, Trump each move closer to party’s nomination In this combination of photos, President Joe Biden, left, speaks on Aug. 10, 2023, in Salt Lake City, and former President Donald Trump speaks on June 13, 2023, in Bedminster, N.J. Michigan was the last major primary state before Super Tuesday, and both sides were watching closely for implications for the November general election in one of the few genuine swing states left in the country. Some Republicans still oppose Trump Despite Trump’s clear victory in Michigan, Haley still saw significant support from the swing state’s Republicans.