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FiveThirtyEight Politics

The Sun Belt Shifts Away From Biden

May 13, 2024
43:28
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The podcast discusses President Biden's challenge in battleground states, split ticket voting trends, and strategies for Democratic Party unity. Analysis includes Maryland's competitive Senate primary race and West Virginia's political dynamics.
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Quick takeaways

  • Biden's poll numbers in battleground states show significant challenges
  • Maryland and West Virginia primaries highlight diversity and dynamics of upcoming elections

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Maryland Democratic Senate Primary

In Maryland, a competitive Democratic Senate primary is unfolding to replace retiring Senator Ben Cardin. Prince George's County executive, Angela Alsobrocks and representative David Trone are in a tight race. Trone self-funded with $62 million, emphasizing electability against Alsobrocks, who has gained substantial party establishment support. The race has spotlighted questions of gender, race, and electability.

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