We saw the same pessimism from people like you four years ago when Trump was campaigning in places like PA and WI.
"Fools Gold" we were told. "Trump shouldn't be wasting his time and resources in states that he cannot win!"
Fortunately Trump didn't listen to the pessimists who seem content with ceding half the country to the Dems.
Having conquered the "unwinnable" Rust Belt in 2016, Trump is making a play to expand his base even further into places like VA, NV and MN.
Good for him. We need more fighters like Trump on our side.
I'm with you, Sam. In every FR thread about Trump's chances to flip a 2016 Blue State to 2020 Red, there are always Debbie Downers who chime in to say he can't win there. I'm convinced many of the naysayers are just DNC trolls here to curb enthusiasm.
Personally, I think Trump has a great chance to flip several Blue states this time around. VA being one of them.