{"id":2103678,"date":"2023-11-20T08:28:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T13:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obama-strategist-axelrod-warns-biden-that-acting-like-hillary-clinton-gives-him-50-50-odds-of-beating-trump\/"},"modified":"2023-11-20T08:31:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T13:31:07","slug":"obama-strategist-axelrod-warns-biden-that-acting-like-hillary-clinton-gives-him-50-50-odds-of-beating-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obama-strategist-axelrod-warns-biden-that-acting-like-hillary-clinton-gives-him-50-50-odds-of-beating-trump\/","title":{"rendered":"Obama strategist Axelrod warns Biden that acting like Hillary Clinton gives him &#8217;50-50&#8242; odds of beating Trump"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fobama-strategist-axelrod-warns-biden-that-acting-like-hillary-clinton-gives-him-50-50-odds-of-beating-trump%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2103678&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Democratic Strategist: Biden&#8217;s Attempt to &#8220;Cheat Nature&#8221; in 2024 \u200bHas a 50-50\u2063 Chance<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Democratic strategist David\u200d Axelrod believes\u2062 that President Joe Biden&#8217;s\u2062 hopes of\u2062 winning in 2024 \u200dby relying on former\u200b President Donald \u200cTrump&#8217;s failure have a &#8220;50-50 shot&#8221; of success. Axelrod compares Biden&#8217;s strategy to that of Hillary Clinton in 2016, cautioning \u200bthat \u2062it could be detrimental to the president&#8217;s reelection campaign.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>A Risky Move<\/h3>\n<p>In an \u200dinterview with the New York Times, Axelrod \u2064expresses concern over Biden&#8217;s belief that he can &#8220;cheat nature&#8221; and secure victory without \u2062actively winning over voters. \u2064He warns that counting on \u200dTrump&#8217;s \u200bdefeat\u2064 to \u200csecure a second term is a risky move, drawing parallels to Clinton&#8217;s \u2063unsuccessful strategy in the previous election.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think he has a 50-50 shot here, but\u200c no better than that, maybe a little worse,&#8221; Axelrod states. &#8220;He thinks he can cheat nature here,\u2062 and it\u2019s really risky.\u200c They\u2019ve got \u2064a real \u200bproblem if they\u2019re counting on Trump\u200c to win it for them. I remember Hillary doing that, too.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Age and \u200bConcerns<\/h3>\n<p>Axelrod&#8217;s comments add to a\u200b series of observations he has made about Biden&#8217;s presidency. He has previously highlighted the &#8220;age issue&#8221; hanging over the president \u200band questioned whether\u2062 it is wise for him to seek the Democratic nomination. Last week, Axelrod urged Biden to \u2063make a decision about \u200dhis presidential campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Biden, who turns 81\u2064 on Monday, is the oldest president \u200cin U.S. history. Concerns about his ability\u2062 to serve in the White House\u2063 have been raised \u2062by both Republicans and some Democratic allies. A recent\u2062 Wall Street Journal poll revealed that two-thirds of Democrats believe Biden is too old to be president, citing incidents such as trips and falls, malapropisms, and\u200d moments of confusion.<\/p>\n<h3>Similar Campaign Challenges<\/h3>\n<p>Biden and Clinton also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tucker-not-welcome-woke-canadians-petition-trudeau-to-ban-hate-monger-ex-fox-news-from-country\/\" title=\"Tucker Not Welcome: Woke Canadians Petition Trudeau to Ban 'Hate Monger' Ex-Fox News from Country\">faced similar\u2064 challenges<\/a> during their campaigns, particularly in dealing \u200bwith\u2064 third-party candidates. The \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obama-strategist-axelrod-warns-biden-that-acting-like-hillary-clinton-gives-him-50-50-odds-of-beating-trump\/\" title=\"Obama strategist Axelrod warns Biden that acting like Hillary Clinton gives him '50-50' odds of beating Trump\">president reportedly\u2064 sought advice<\/a> from Clinton on \u2063how \u2063to address the threat posed by \u2064independent candidates overshadowing\u2062 his campaign. Clinton emphasized the \u2062need for Biden\u2062 to take the third-party challenge seriously and find ways to\u200c compensate for it.<\/p>\n<p>Clinton&#8217;s allies have \u2064blamed third-party campaigns, including \u200bJill\u2063 Stein&#8217;s\u2064 Green Party\u2062 candidacy in \u20622016, for Trump&#8217;s victory. Despite initially being considered a long-shot candidate,\u200b Trump&#8217;s wins in the caucuses \u2062positioned him as the\u200b Republican nominee.<\/p>\n<h3>Trump Gaining Ground<\/h3>\n<p>A recent New\u200d York\u200c Times\/Siena College poll indicates\u2063 that \u200cTrump is currently leading Biden in five \u200bbattleground states\u200c and \u200bmaking inroads among \u200bblack and young voters, two crucial voting blocs for\u2062 Biden&#8217;s 2020 victory.<\/p>\n<h3>Concerns \u200bOver Unity\u2063 Presidential Ticket<\/h3>\n<p>Groups like No Labels, which have proposed \u200ca <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-manchin-hits-the-road-to-save-the-nation-amid-2024-speculation\/\" title=\"Joe Manchin hits the road to 'save the nation' amid 2024 speculation\">unity presidential \u2064ticket<\/a>, have faced criticism from\u2063 Democrats and \u2063their \u200dallies. They argue that such a ticket could\u200d further harm Biden&#8217;s chances\u2064 of reelection\u2063 and benefit the\u2063 GOP. However, No Labels Co-Chairman Ben Chavis denies any intention to aid the GOP and states that the\u2062 organization would withdraw from the contest if Biden holds a significant\u200b lead over\u2064 Trump or if Trump is not selected as the GOP \u200bnominee in 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The\u200b Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What \u2063potential\u2063 consequences\u2064 does\u200d Axelrod\u200b suggest Biden&#8217;s\u2062 reliance on Trump&#8217;s failure could have for his campaign?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  En,\u200b who \u200bis\u2064 currently 79 years old, would \u2063be 82 when seeking re-election in 2024. The issue of age \u2063has \u2064been raised by many critics \u200dwho worry about Biden&#8217;s \u200bability to effectively govern given his age and potential health concerns. Axelrod&#8217;s concerns about Biden&#8217;s reliance\u200b on Trump&#8217;s failure \u200cstem from the belief that it might not be a sufficient strategy to secure victory in 2024.<\/p>\n<h3>Lessons \u2062from Clinton&#8217;s Mistake<\/h3>\n<p>Axelrod draws a \u200ccomparison to Hillary Clinton&#8217;s strategy in 2016, \u2062where she relied\u200b heavily on\u2063 Trump&#8217;s weaknesses and controversies, rather than emphasizing her own\u2063 strengths as a candidate. This\u2064 approach ultimately proved to be detrimental to \u2062Clinton&#8217;s campaign, as she failed\u2063 to resonate with enough voters and secure the necessary Electoral College votes for victory.<\/p>\n<p>Biden&#8217;s reliance \u200don \u200cTrump&#8217;s potential failure could have similar consequences. Axelrod suggests that rather than solely focusing on Trump&#8217;s perceived shortcomings, Biden should concentrate on establishing his own strong \u2064platform and garnering support \u200cfrom voters across the political\u2064 spectrum. By doing so, he would not only be more likely to secure a \u2064second term but could also enhance the stability and unity of the country.<\/p>\n<h3>Strategizing\u200d for Success<\/h3>\n<p>While Axelrod&#8217;s remarks raise legitimate concerns, it is crucial to keep in mind that strategizing for a political campaign is a complex and multifaceted process. Biden&#8217;s team is likely considering various factors \u200cand developing a\u2063 comprehensive plan to secure victory in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>It is plausible that \u2063Biden&#8217;s strategy involves a combination of relying on Trump&#8217;s perceived weaknesses while also actively engaging with voters and building\u200c a strong platform. By striking a balance, Biden&#8217;s campaign could effectively appeal to a broader range of voters and increase the\u2063 chances\u2064 of success in the next\u200d election.<\/p>\n<h3>The Importance of Voter Engagement<\/h3>\n<p>Regardless of the chosen strategy, one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-ex-trump-official-warns-delta-variant-really-is-different-the-unvaccinated-are-going-to-get-it\/\" title=\"Top Ex-Trump Official Warns: Delta Variant Really Is Different, The Unvaccinated Are \u2018Going To Get It\u2019\">thing remains clear<\/a>: voter engagement and\u200c connection should be a \u2063significant priority for any candidate seeking election or re-election. While relying on an\u2064 opponent&#8217;s failures might be tempting, it \u2064is essential to remember that an active effort to win over voters \u200dand\u2064 address their concerns is crucial to\u2063 secure victory.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 success or failure of Biden&#8217;s strategy will ultimately be determined by\u2063 the voters. Their support and trust will play a vital role in \u200bthe outcome of the 2024 election. Regardless\u2062 of the strategy, it is crucial that the Biden administration recognizes the importance \u2064of voter engagement and works diligently to connect with the American people.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>Democratic strategist David Axelrod offers a \u200ccautionary \u2062perspective on President Biden&#8217;s strategy for\u200d the 2024 election. While raising concerns about relying solely on Trump&#8217;s potential failure, Axelrod highlights the importance of establishing a strong platform and actively engaging with voters. Whether Biden&#8217;s strategy will prove successful remains to be seen, but it is clear that the importance of voter engagement cannot be \u200cunderestimated in any political campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Democratic strategist David Axelrod said President Joe Biden&#8217;s belief that he can &#8220;cheat nature&#8221; to win in 2024 has a &#8220;50-50 shot&#8221; of landing, with the former adviser comparing the president&#8217;s hopes to those of Hillary Clinton. Axelrod said in an interview with the New York Times that relying on former President Donald Trump to<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2103679,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2103678","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2103678","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2103678"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2103678\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2103679"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2103678"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2103678"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2103678"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}