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 strategically elevate Trump-backed candidates in GOP primaries to control general election narrative.
- 2024 election strategy involves polarizing voters with Trump association and countering GOP narrative tactics.
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Democrats Boosting Trump-Backed Candidates in Ohio
Ohio Democrats strategically support Bernie Moreno, a Trump-backed Senate nominee, with financial backing and messaging in the primary election. This move aims to influence the general election narrative and dissuade voters from supporting Moreno due to his ties to Trump. The strategy reflects a high-risk, high-reward approach for Democrats, attempting to prevent Trump-aligned candidates from gaining power.
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