Donald Trump bids to target traditionally Democrat states

Donald Trump is working to install operatives in several states that traditionally favour Democrats, pointing to a general election plan consistent with his campaign so far - defying conventional wisdom and political trends.

The staffing expansion includes Maine, Minnesota and other places where Mr Trump opens as the underdog, with the New York billionaire seeking to expand the electoral battlefield by drawing on his appeal among working class white voters - and probable Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton's perceived weakness with them.