FT News Briefing Swamp Notes: Is Maga good for Biden?
Mar 23, 2024
Peter Spiegel, U.S. managing editor at the Financial Times, discusses a bold strategy where Democrats support Trump-backed candidates in primaries to gain the upper hand in general elections. He and Lauren Fedor delve into the risks of this approach as 2024 approaches. They're also intrigued by the constantly shifting political landscape in Ohio and how candidates are trying to tie their opponents to President Biden. The discussion broadens out to more whimsical topics, like baseball diplomacy and its role in American soft power under Biden.
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Democrats Boost MAGA Candidate
- Democrats boosted a MAGA candidate, Bernie Moreno, in Ohio's Senate race.
- Moreno claims the 2020 election was stolen and calls January 6 rioters political prisoners.
How Democrats Boost MAGA Candidates
- Democrats spent $2.5 million on ads promoting Moreno's MAGA affiliation.
- This strategy aims to energize the Republican base while setting up a negative campaign message for the general election.
Why Democrats Boost MAGA Candidates
- This strategy worked in 2020 and 2022, helping defeat Trump and limit Republican gains.
- However, it's risky, as it could lead to the election of candidates considered dangerous to democracy.