Michigan showdown: Trump and Harris chase crucial votes as election week approaches

In a pre-election rush thru Michigan‚ Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are making their final push for votes (with election day coming up in 11/5/24)

The battle-ground state saw Trump meeting local religious figures in Novi: a Detroit sub-urb where he talked with muslim leaders about middle-east issues. “We ask Muslims to stand with President Trump because he promises peace“ > [[stated Imam Belal Alzuhairi from Islamic Center of Detroit]]

Meanwhile in Kalamazoo Michelle Obama joined Harris at a packed rally; focusing on healthcare and womenʼs choices. During Harrisʼs speech a protester yelled about Gaza which made her pause and say: “On the topic of Gaza we must end that war.“ The event highlighted key dem priorities including:
* Healthcare access
* Womenʼs medical rights
* Economic plans
* Auto industry future

Michiganʼs voting stats show interesting trends - almost 20% of registered voters already sent their picks (mostly by mail-in ballots). The states 15 electoral votes could decide who wins; current polls show a super-tight race with Harris at 47.6% and Trump at 47.1%

Both candidates target different groups in Detroit area - Trump talks about fixing car industry problems while Harris discusses healthcare choices. “Over the last eight years Donald Trump has become more confused more unstable and more angry“ > [[Harris told supporters at the rally]]

The state changed its rules since last time; letting people vote early in-person and giving more time to count mail votes (starting 8 days before 11/5)