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President-Elect Biden’s Victory
Doing anything last done by FDR isn’t easy. And while it’ll take time to process 2020, some results we have make a compelling argument: Joe Biden’s was the toughest of the four defeats of an incumbent seeking RE-election dating back 100 years.
President-Elect Biden’s Victory
Doing anything last done by FDR isn’t easy. And while it’ll take time to process 2020, some results we have make a compelling argument: Joe Biden’s was the toughest of the four defeats of an incumbent seeking RE-election dating back 100 years.
https://twitter.com/bob_casey/status/1326213866095669248
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Economy
In 1928 Herbert Hoover faced what to this day was the worst economic period in US history.
In 1980 & 1992, Jimmy Carter & George HW Bush faced steep economic downturns.
While 2020 is devastating and the worst since the Depression COVID made it politically distinct.
Economy
In 1928 Herbert Hoover faced what to this day was the worst economic period in US history.
In 1980 & 1992, Jimmy Carter & George HW Bush faced steep economic downturns.
While 2020 is devastating and the worst since the Depression COVID made it politically distinct.
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Intra-party support:
In 1980, Carter had to fend off fellow Democrat Ted Kennedy.
In 1992, Pat Buchanan was a thorn in Bush’s side reflecting tension within the GOP.
In 2020, trump enjoyed complete fealty from ~90% of the Republican Party. No meaningful dissent whatsoever.
Intra-party support:
In 1980, Carter had to fend off fellow Democrat Ted Kennedy.
In 1992, Pat Buchanan was a thorn in Bush’s side reflecting tension within the GOP.
In 2020, trump enjoyed complete fealty from ~90% of the Republican Party. No meaningful dissent whatsoever.
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3rd Party / Other Challenger:
In 1980, John Anderson was hardly dispositive; but he surely did not help Carter.
In 1992, Ross Perot absolutely hurt Bush.
In 2020, 3rd Party challengers that tipped the race were nowhere to be seen.
It was one on one.
Biden vs trump.
3rd Party / Other Challenger:
In 1980, John Anderson was hardly dispositive; but he surely did not help Carter.
In 1992, Ross Perot absolutely hurt Bush.
In 2020, 3rd Party challengers that tipped the race were nowhere to be seen.
It was one on one.
Biden vs trump.
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Headstart / Money:
Every president’s re-election begins the moment they’re sworn in.
But in the case of trump it wasn’t rhetorical. He created his re-election committee the next day. He raised more than $1 billion while PE Biden was still competing for the nomination.
Headstart / Money:
Every president’s re-election begins the moment they’re sworn in.
But in the case of trump it wasn’t rhetorical. He created his re-election committee the next day. He raised more than $1 billion while PE Biden was still competing for the nomination.
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