• NOT_RICK@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      See: not doing an actual primary and then being all surprised when they realize running an 82 year old candidate is a liability

      • PM_Your_Nudes_Please@lemmy.world
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        4 months ago

        I mean, there are historical roots for why the dems don’t run primaries against an incumbent. The last time they did, we ended up with Reagan winning in a landslide. Not defending Biden as a candidate, but there’s definitely a reason why the dems don’t run against a sitting president.