On October 27, former President Donald Trump will reportedly conduct a rally in New York City, defying the prevailing belief that it is impossible for a Republican presidential candidate to win New York.
According to the New York Post, Trump’s rally will take place at Madison Square Garden, which is referred to as “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” in Manhattan.
The Republican National Convention was held at the venue in 2004, and the Democratic National Convention was held there in 1976, 1980, and 1992. The venue is situated between Seventh and Eighth Avenues and 31st to 33rd Street.
“Nobody can believe what’s happened to New York. The people of New York are angry. People that would have never voted for me because I’m a Republican. I mean, they’re Democrats. Their parents were Democrats. They would vote for Democrats. I think they’re going to vote for me. So I think we’re going to give New York a heavy shot. They’re very unhappy in New York.” Trump said during a February interview with Fox News.
“What’s happening? And they’re unhappy with the crime. You take a look at the crime in New York, it’s at record levels. The other thing is, and very importantly, New Jersey, I think New Jersey can be flipped. I think that Virginia can be flipped. I think that New Mexico could be flipped. And I think Minnesota could be flipped. And I’m not even sure that everything can’t be flipped.” he added.
Ronald Reagan was the most recent Republican presidential candidate to secure victory in New York, having achieved this feat on two separate occasions in 1980 and 1984.
Since that time, Democrats have maintained a stifling influence over the state. Richard Nixon secured the state during his 1972 reelection campaign, following his loss in 1968.
George W. Bush secured 40.1% of the vote in 2004, three years following the 9/11 terrorist attack, the highest percentage of the vote won by a Republican in the state in the past 24 years.
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