Trump promises booming economy and seeks UAW endorsement in Michigan

Former President Donald Trump promised a booming economy if returned to office and asked repeatedly for a union endorsement in a Michigan campaign speech.

Speaking before and then opposite the second GOP presidential debate, Trump made the case for a long-shot endorsement from the United Auto Workers, a union that is on strike.

"Do me a favor. Just get your union guys, your leaders to endorse me," Trump said at one point, though he asked several times. "I'll take care of the rest."

Trump skipped the Republican debate in favor of his own stage at Drake Enterprises in Clinton Township, Michigan, hoping to draw viewers away from the seven contenders duking it out across the country in Simi Valley, California.