Democrats are concerned that young voters could sideline for National Party candidate Cornell West in 2024 instead of President Joe Biden, Politico reported Thursday.
A majority of young voters don’t think Biden should be the 2024 Democratic nominee and are looking for someone else. according to To the New York Times/Siena Poll on Aug. 1. Citing concerns among younger voters about Mr. Biden’s age, Democratic officials and consultants believe voters may flock to Mr. West’s message, which could lead the White House to criticize former President Donald Trump. It says it may be returned. according to to Politico.
Serinda Lake, who served as Biden’s pollster in 2020, told Politico that “a third party could steal enough votes to win Donald Trump.” “Not only do you have No Labels, but you also have Cornell West. I think there were a lot of young people willing to vote, disgruntled people, people who would vote for anyone but Trump, but in 2024, among some of these disaffected voters, the debate is going It’s fading a little.”
In addition to younger voters, Democrats have also expressed concern about black voters who will vote for Biden in 2024, according to Politico, who was another key demographic that would elevate him to the White House in 2020. . If West siphons those voters in big cities like Atlanta, Philadelphia and Milwaukee, it could seriously affect Biden’s support in the general election.
“I basically believe you won’t dabble in the best bets like we’re betting.” [dealing] Democratic Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman told Politico about West’s candidacy. “Can you imagine what Trump’s second term will look like? It will all be about revenge.” (Related: President Obama Unofficially Warns Biden About Trump’s Strength in 2024: Report)
U.S. President Joe Biden discusses his economic plan, “Bidenomics,” at Auburn Manufacturing Co. in Auburn, Maine, July 28, 2023. (Brendan Smirowski/AFP via Getty Images)
Democrats are also concerned that another third-party candidate, surfaced by centrist group No Labels, could steal moderate votes from Biden, according to Politico. Democrats pointed to the impact on the 2016 election, when Green Party candidate Jill Stein won key votes in battleground states and Trump took the White House seat from Hillary Clinton.
“This election can be a back-and-forth game, so the president’s public should take everything for granted,” said Jeff Weaver, campaign manager for Vermont independent Senator Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential run. I don’t think about it,” he said, saying he had no choice but to believe. “They know they have to get all the votes every time. We’re going to need full court coverage from people with a proven track record of getting the message across to the people.”
Real Clear Politics (RCP) average Predictions between Trump and Biden in the 2024 general election based on polls conducted between July 7 and July 30 put Biden ahead by just 0.9 percentage points, making the race extremely close. It has been shown that
West told Politico in June that he thought his candidacy could hurt his chances of being president: “If someone chooses to vote for you, it doesn’t take away votes.” rice field. “As you know, Biden doesn’t own any votes. He has to earn it.”
Neither West, Norabelz nor Biden immediately responded to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
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