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Cutting into traditional Democrat constituencies is exactly Trump's plan. He flipped MI, MI, PA, as well as IA and OH by moving the non-Southern white working class into the Republican column. He almost won NH, ME, and MN through the same tactics. Trump has to fulfill his promises through increasing manufacturing within the U.S. via tax incentives and deregulation, as well as renegotiating trade arrangements with Mexico, China, and Japan.

Trump's plan to move black and Hispanic voters at least partially into the GOP camp appears more ambitious. However, he did better than Romney did with both groups four years ago. There is a working class element that will benefit from strict enforcement of immigration laws and increased industrial employment. I think 40% of the Hispanic vote is achievable, but the black vote may not reach that high, especially if a black man receives the Democrat nomination.

It was really Sessions' plan. See post #102. Agree, but the difficult part will be holding on to those slim leads in most of those formerly blue states and building upon what has happened.

Trump's plan to move black and Hispanic voters at least partially into the GOP camp appears more ambitious. However, he did better than Romney did with both groups four years ago.

Almost no inroads with black and Hispanic voters if you believe the exit polls. The big issue was turnout and Hillary failed to turn out Obama-like numbers with these groups. Trump actually received 2% less in terms of white voters. 59% for Romney versus 57% for Trump.

I think 40% of the Hispanic vote is achievable, but the black vote may not reach that high, especially if a black man receives the Democrat nomination.

Those are losing numbers for the GOP if the rapidly changing demographics continue.