FiveThirtyEight Politics Biden Drops Out
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Jul 21, 2024 The podcast discusses President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, analyzing his path to withdrawal, transition of support to Kamala Harris, polling data comparing Harris with Trump, and their performance in battleground states.
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Party Power
- The Democratic Party demonstrated strength by effectively orchestrating Biden's exit.
- This suggests a return to traditional party politics over personality-driven campaigns.
Democracy and Primaries
- Replacing a nominee before the convention isn't undemocratic, as parties control the nomination process.
- There are concerns about voters' choices being disregarded, but Biden was practically unopposed in the primaries.
Legal Challenges
- Legal challenges against replacing Biden are frivolous, as he wasn't officially nominated yet.
- While millions voted, Biden's lack of primary opposition weakens claims of an undemocratic move.