President Joe Biden secured a significant victory on Super Tuesday, the pivotal night of the 2024 presidential nomination race, with little opposition. He dominated every Democratic contest, except the American territory of Samoa.
Tuesday’s results bring President Biden one step closer to a potential rematch with his predecessor, former President Donald Trump.
Border security, inflation, abortion, and the conflict in Gaza were some of the big issues that drove voters to the polls on Super Tuesday.
Despite winning all 15 states, President Biden was unexpectedly defeated by Jason Palmer, a little-known presidential candidate, in the Democratic caucuses in Samoa.
In addition, voters in seven states had the opportunity to cast a protest vote against President Biden over his handling of the Gaza conflict. For example, in Minnesota, the “uncommitted” vote garnered over 19 percent, while in North Carolina, the “no preference” vote received more than 12 percent.
As President Biden is expected to officially secure his party’s nomination, a growing number of his supporters are feeling uneasy about his age.
A New York Times/Siena College poll released last week showed that President Biden’s age is increasingly worrying Americans, including those who supported him in 2020.
Biden Looks to Taylor Swift
Music superstar Taylor Swift, who has over 280 million followers on the social media platform Instagram, urged her fans to show up for Super Tuesday.“Today, March 5, is the Presidential Primary in Tennessee and 16 other states and territories,” Ms. Swift wrote on her Instagram story. “I wanted to remind you guys to vote the people who most represent YOU into power. If you haven’t already, make a plan to vote today.”
