In a speech before the last election was called, he immediately focused on the general election scheduled for November 5, citing immigration and inflation as key issues for voters, and declaring that the election would be “the most important day in the history of our country.” “.
However, Biden issued a statement accusing the four-time indicted Republican of being motivated by “injustice and graft,” “focused on his revenge and revenge” and “determined to destroy our democracy.”
President Joe Biden announced new cost-cutting programs for families in Washington during Super Tuesday.credit: AP
“Tonight’s results leave the American people with a clear choice: Will we continue to move forward or will we allow Donald Trump to drag us backwards into the chaos, division, and darkness that has defined his term?” Biden asked.
Meanwhile, Haley entered Super Tuesday saying she hopes to stay in the race “as long as we are competitive” to give anti-Trump voters a choice.
But now, the 52-year-old, who has presented herself as a “new generation” leader capable of ending Trump's chaos, may struggle to maintain the donors and momentum she needs to keep her campaign alive.
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She was more competitive in the progressive state of Vermont, which she won in a close race, and tended to do better in districts with higher rates of college-educated voters.
The results bring Americans one step closer to a rematch between Trump and Biden in November, although opinion polls indicate that most voters do not want to endure such a contest.
With Biden turning 82 this year and Trump just four years younger, age is also a growing concern, especially among younger voters — the same group that helped propel Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris into office in 2020.
“I hope it doesn't continue like this, and that in the future we will see some younger candidates who inspire hope and excitement,” said Pilar Kelly, a 22-year-old public policy student at Duke University.
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But fellow student Noah Vaughan, 24, had a different view.
“Yes, they're really old, but I hate talking about age because it's not a binary,” he said.
“I think age brings a lot of perspective. I think we look at Biden and we should look at a very tangible political individual, who has lived through dozens and dozens of national and international tragedies, and who has a real perspective on how to move forward into the future.”
Trump has already achieved a near-clean sweep in all early voting states, including Haley's home state of South Carolina.
In addition to the US border crisis, Trump has made his legal problems a mainstay of his election campaign, insisting that he is the victim of a political witch hunt.
In North Carolina, Republican voter Larry Jennings agreed. Asked whether he would vote for Trump if he were convicted of any of the 91 criminal charges against him, he replied: “He will not be convicted.
“Look at the New York case,” he said, citing the recent decision that found Trump committed fraud by dramatically inflating the value of his properties for financial gain.
“He overvalued his property. We do that every time we sell a house. If I wanted more money from my house, I would say it's worth more.”
