Orser67
Junior Chimp
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« on: December 21, 2022, 10:57:52 AM » |
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I think 2016 showed us how much trying to avoid a competitive primary can backfire. But even outside of that, I think a competitive primary can be a good thing in terms of preparing both the candidate and the party for the general.
Also, unlike in 2016, I don't think either Biden or Harris have the pull within the party to prevent other major candidates from entering the race (Bernie ultimately made it competitive, but party leaders didn't expect that). Though I'm sure there would be some outraged think pieces about challenging an African-American woman when it's "her turn".
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