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Inside the Hive

If Biden Falters, Dems Have Prepped the Bench

Aug 31, 2023
Vanity Fair contributing editors Chris Smith and Jennifer Palmieri discuss the Democratic Party's strong bench and possible scenarios if Joe Biden were to exit the race before election day. They explore potential replacement candidates, the double standard of age in politics, Biden's reelection campaign strategy, the impact of Hunter Biden's troubles, and the importance of the Vice President's role in the upcoming election.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Democratic Party has a strong bench of talented candidates with potential for future presidential runs.
  • Issues like abortion and women's rights will play a significant role in Biden's campaign to appeal to target demographics like suburban women and black voters.

Deep dives

The Democratic bench for future presidential candidates is strong

The Trump years have produced a generation of talented Democratic candidates, with strong potential for future presidential runs.

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