The Super Tuesday primaries are the largest voting day of the year in the United States aside from the November general election. Voters in 16 states and one territory are choosing presidential nominees. Some states are also deciding who should run for governor, senator or district attorneys.
Quick Read
- Super Tuesday is the largest U.S. voting day outside of the general election, with 16 states and one territory participating.
- Voters are selecting presidential nominees and candidates for other key offices such as governor and senator.
- The primaries and caucuses are taking place in a wide range of states, from Alabama to Virginia, including American Samoa.
- President Joe Biden’s campaign views Super Tuesday results as pivotal for framing the November election as a rematch against former President Donald Trump.
- Biden’s strategy hinges on making the general election a referendum on Trump, banking on the rejection of Trump by voters in previous elections to continue.
- Despite widespread voter dissatisfaction with both Biden and Trump, Biden’s team is hopeful that those reluctant voters will ultimately support Biden.
The Associated Press has the story:
Biden’s campaign is betting general election will be a referendum on Trump
Newslooks- Washington- (AP)
The Super Tuesday primaries are the largest voting day of the year in the United States aside from the November general election.
Voters in 16 states and one territory are choosing presidential nominees. Some states are also deciding who should run for governor, senator or district attorneys.
Party primaries, caucuses or presidential preference votes are being held in Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont and Virginia.
President Joe Biden’s campaign is hoping tonight’s results will clarify the choice for voters this November. It’s an all-but-certain rematch between the incumbent president and former President Donald Trump.
Biden’s team is making an all-in wager that it can make the general election into a referendum on Trump. They’re betting voters who rejected Trump in 2020 — and GOP candidates in 2022 and 2023 — will do so again this November, even if they have little enthusiasm for Biden.
It’s clear many voters dislike both Biden and Trump — but Biden’s team is hoping those who dislike their choices at the ballot box will break their way.
