Biden, Trump win party’s presidential nomination, setting the stage for a bitter presidential contest
President Joe Biden won enough delegates on Tuesday to secure the Democratic Party nomination, clearing the way for a rematch with former President Donald Trump, who also won the Washington primary, news agency Reuters reported. , which was the first presidential election rematch in nearly 70 years. Wednesday morning.
Reuters, citing Edison Research (a research firm), reported that with primary results coming in from Georgia and results expected from Democrats in Mississippi, Washington State, the Northern Mariana Islands and abroad, Biden reached the required 1,968 delegates.
Following the development, Biden issued a statement criticizing Trump’s approach, terming it a “campaign of outrage, retribution, and retribution” that threatens American ideals. He urged voters to choose between protecting democracy or allowing extremism to further destroy it, Reuters reports.
Meanwhile, Trump also won the Republican presidential primary in Washington.
He was expected to secure the Republican Party nomination later in the day as four states held contests, including Georgia, where he faced legal challenges over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
The nomination outcome for Trump was almost certain when his main rival, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, ended her presidential bid following Trump’s strong showing during Super Tuesday.
According to Reuters, both candidates focused on key issues during their recent rallies in Georgia. Trump reiterated election fraud claims while targeting Biden over immigration policies, intending to make it a central issue in much of the 2020 campaign.
In contrast, Biden’s campaign took a more aggressive approach and announced a tour of battleground states with a significant advertising spend of $30 million. The campaign reported $10 million in fundraising after Biden’s recent State of the Union address, increasing the Democrat’s financial advantage.
Trump needs 139 more delegates to meet the 1,215 delegates needed for the Republican nomination, with 161 delegates at stake in Georgia, Hawaii, Mississippi and Washington state.
The last presidential contest was in 1956 between Republican President Dwight Eisenhower and Democrat Adlai Stevenson.
This year, voter enthusiasm for a rematch appears to be low, with Reuters/Ipsos polls indicating that both candidates face majority rejection, according to reports. Trump’s legal entanglements, including 91 felony charges in four indictments, could further erode his support, particularly among suburban, educated voters.
Trump’s impending criminal trial in New York on March 25 has added uncertainty to the electoral landscape, with legal proceedings potentially impacting his campaign.
Meanwhile, concerns about Biden’s age and his handling of issues like the border crisis are posing challenges to his candidacy. Despite presiding over economic growth and stock market highs, Biden is facing criticism over inflation and pandemic-related economic struggles.
As election season begins, the economy, immigration and legal battles are expected to shape the narrative as voters consider their options ahead of November 5.