Joe Biden Becomes First Incumbent President To Lose a Primary in 44 Years

In a stunning turn of events, incumbent President Joe Biden becomes the first incumbent President to lose primary in 44 years. Joe Biden loses in the American Samoa Democratic primary, to the relatively unknown candidate Jason Palmer.

This marks the first time an incumbent president has been defeated in a primary since Jimmy Carter in 1980.

Despite a series of victories across the United States on Super Tuesday, Biden’s perfect night was marred by Palmer’s unexpected triumph in American Samoa.

Joe Biden Loses Primary

Out of the 91 ballots cast in the primary, Palmer, hailing from Maryland, secured 51 votes compared to Biden’s 40. With only six delegates at stake, Palmer claimed four, while Biden managed to secure two.

In an interview with CNN following his victory, Palmer called on Biden to “pass the torch to the next generation of Americans” and warned of the risk of another Trump presidency, emphasizing the need for a clear, positive agenda to energize voters.

Palmer’s platform aims to appeal to both young voters and those across the political spectrum, advocating for a vision of progress for the nation over the next four years.

Meanwhile, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley made headlines by defeating Republican frontrunner Donald Trump in Vermont, disrupting his momentum on Super Tuesday.

This unexpected turn of events sets the stage for a fiercely contested presidential election, with both parties facing internal challenges and unexpected shifts in voter sentiment.

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As the race unfolds, the political landscape continues to evolve, with each candidate vying to secure their place in history.

The US Democratic Party primary election is a process by which the Democratic Party selects its candidate for various offices, including the presidency, in elections held across the United States. During the primary election season, Democratic voters in each state vote for their preferred candidate through a series of state primaries and caucuses. The candidate who receives the majority of delegates from these contests ultimately becomes the Democratic Party’s nominee for the general election.