Overview

• Democrats view Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin as critical to Biden's path to victory, despite potential vulnerabilities in Sun Belt states.
• Biden's campaign emphasizes support for legal abortion and manufacturing growth as key issues in the Rust Belt.
• Public polls show Biden generally stronger in the Rust Belt compared to Sun Belt battlegrounds, where Trump leads in several states.
• The campaign is investing heavily across both regions, with multiple paths to victory explored.
• Biden's strategy reflects a broader trend of unexpected Democratic resilience in the Rust Belt, despite demographic shifts favoring Sun Belt states.