Understand The US Election: 1. Primaries, Caucuses and the National Conventions
Dec 29, 2023
Justin Webb, former BBC US correspondent and co-presenter of Americast, discusses the US electoral system, primaries, caucuses, and party conventions. He explores the significance of Super Tuesday, variations in delegate allocation, and potential disruptions in the 2024 election. Assessing the current state of Democratic and Republican nominations, Webb highlights Joe Biden's strong position and the competitive race within the Republican party.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Presidential Conviction, Electoral System, and Selection of Candidates
02:58 • 2min
Super Tuesday, Party Conventions, and Choosing Candidates
05:27 • 1min
Differences in Delegate Allocation, Impact of Third-Party Candidates, and Potential Disruptions in the 2024 Election
06:52 • 5min
Assessing the State of the Democratic and Republican Nominations
12:01 • 3min