{"id":2133583,"date":"2023-12-26T07:07:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T12:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fifty-barely-10-democrats-could-conceivably-beat-trump-in-2024\/"},"modified":"2023-12-26T07:09:13","modified_gmt":"2023-12-26T12:09:13","slug":"fifty-barely-10-democrats-could-conceivably-beat-trump-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fifty-barely-10-democrats-could-conceivably-beat-trump-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Only a handful of Democrats stand a chance against Trump in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/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%2Ffifty-barely-10-democrats-could-conceivably-beat-trump-in-2024%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=2133583&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>President Biden Claims 50 Democrats Could Beat Trump in 2024, But \u200cReality\u200b Tells a Different Story<\/h2>\n<p>President Joe Biden made a bold statement in December, confidently asserting that &#8220;probably 50&#8221; Democrats could defeat former President Donald Trump\u200d in the \u200dupcoming 2024 general election. However, the \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kari-lake-on-short-list-of-candidates-trump-wants-as-2024-running-mate-report\/\" title=\"Kari Lake on short list of candidates Trump wants as 2024 running mate: Report\">current polling data<\/a> and approval ratings paint a different picture.<\/p>\n<p>Biden currently trails Trump by\u200b over 3 points in the RealClearPolitics polling average,\u2063 and his\u200d approval rating has been steadily\u200b declining, hovering around 38% for the past year. In fact, Biden will enter his fourth year in office with the lowest approvals \u2064of\u200b any president at \u200dthis\u200c point in \u200dtheir\u2062 term since Jimmy Carter.<\/p>\n<h3>The Challenge of Taking Down Trump<\/h3>\n<p>While it is not entirely \u2063impossible for\u2062 Biden \u200cto \u2062be \u200creplaced as \u2063the Democratic nominee \u2062in\u200c the next election \u200dcycle, whoever takes \u2064on that role will face a monumental task in \u200ddefeating Trump. This requires not only national name recognition but also institutional \u2063support and a strong political infrastructure from \u2062the very beginning.<\/p>\n<p>Although there are several Democratic lawmakers who could potentially fit the bill to\u200c some extent, the number falls far short of the 50 claimed\u200d by Biden. Among the \u200ccontenders are Vice \u200dPresident Kamala Harris, Rep.\u2062 Dean Phillips (D-MN), \u200band\u200b Governors Gavin Newsom (D-CA), J.B. Pritzker (D-IL), and\u2064 Gretchen\u200d Whitmer (D-MI). Additionally,\u2062 Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rep. \u2062Ro Khanna (D-CA) have also been \u200cmentioned.<\/p>\n<p>These \u2062candidates, with the\u200d exception of Phillips who\u2062 is opposing Biden in the \u200bDemocratic\u2062 primary, have expressed their support for \u200cBiden&#8217;s 2024 \u200drun.\u200d Furthermore, they possess \u2062some form of infrastructure that could make them appealing \u200cto unpledged delegates\u200b at the convention.<\/p>\n<h3>The Potential Contenders<\/h3>\n<p>Harris has long been seen as \u2062the natural \u2064successor to Biden, despite some public \u200bmissteps in recent years. Newsom, Whitmer, and Pritzker have \u200dall \u2062established \u200dsuper PACS over the past year, further boosting\u2064 their national recognition.\u200c Booker, who ran\u2062 in the 2020\u200b presidential \u2062primary, still has a significant amount\u2062 of campaign funds available. Khanna, known for his progressive stance, \u2064has\u2064 strong credentials and recently engaged in \u2064a\u2063 debate with Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, both Sen. Bernie\u200b Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria\u2063 Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) align more closely with the progressive\u200d wing of the party than Biden. Their support could counter the enthusiasm problem Biden currently\u200c faces regarding his handling of \u2063the Israel conflict. Sanders&#8217; past campaign experience is seen as influential, as his supporters&#8217; decision not to vote\u200b in\u2063 2016 is believed to have contributed to Trump&#8217;s \u2064victory. Ocasio-Cortez, who will turn 35 just weeks before \u2064the general election, would alleviate concerns about having an older candidate in the White House.<\/p>\n<p>However, both Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez may struggle to secure independent votes in a head-to-head matchup against Trump.<\/p>\n<h3>The Michelle \u2062Obama Speculation<\/h3>\n<p>Since Trump \u2064took office, there has been ongoing speculation among Democrats about the possibility of former first lady Michelle Obama running\u200d for president. However, \u2062she has \u200cexplicitly\u200c denied\u2062 any interest in pursuing higher office.<\/p>\n<p>According \u200cto Obama, &#8220;There is zero chance. There are many ways \u2063to improve this country and build a better world, and I continue to do many of them, from working with young people to helping families lead \u2062healthier lives. \u2063But sitting behind the\u200c Oval\u200b Office desk will never be one of\u200d them. It&#8217;s not for me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Biden&#8217;s Best\u200b Chance to Retain the\u200d White House<\/h3>\n<p>Despite his current unpopularity, Biden is still considered Democrats&#8217;\u200c best \u200bshot at\u200d retaining the White\u200c House, given \u2063his track record. His 2020 campaign focused on \u2063defeating Trump and restoring\u2062 the &#8220;soul\u200c of the nation,&#8221; and his reelection effort has recently \u2063shifted its core \u2064message back to Trump rather than &#8220;Bidenomics.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Biden continues to emphasize the\u200c alleged economic impact of Trump&#8217;s policies on American\u200d households, \u2062as well as the\u2062 perceived threat to democracy that Democrats attribute to \u200dTrump.<\/p>\n<p>Multiple veteran Democratic operatives have\u2064 made it clear that Biden will not drop out of the\u2062 race under any circumstances, leading to \u200ba potentially contentious delegate\u2064 battle at the convention. They believe that Biden&#8217;s nomination is\u200b crucial for the party&#8217;s success, as they do not want to repeat the mistakes\u2064 of 2016 when some voters were not enthusiastic about Secretary \u2063Clinton, ultimately leading to Trump&#8217;s victory.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, while Biden\u200d may have\u2062 expressed confidence in the ability of 50 Democrats to defeat Trump in 2024, the reality is far more complex. The \u200cupcoming election will require a formidable candidate with broad support and a strong\u200b political infrastructure. Only time will tell who will \u200cultimately \u200demerge as the Democratic nominee and face\u2063 the challenge of taking\u200c on Trump once \u200cagain.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What challenges do Democrats face\u200b in securing\u2063 the necessary support and consensus from various factions of the party \u200cin the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-cornyn-introduces-bill-to-increase-security-for-supreme-court-justices\/\" title=\"Sen. Cornyn Introduces Bill to Increase Security for Supreme Court Justices\">increasingly polarized political climate<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  In addition to\u200b the aforementioned contenders, there\u200d has \u200bbeen speculation surrounding former First Lady Michelle Obama&#8217;s potential entrance\u2063 into the 2024 race. Obama, \u2063who is immensely popular among Democrats and beyond, could bring the star power and\u2062 widespread appeal\u200b needed to defeat Trump.\u200d However, she has consistently denied any interest in pursuing elected office.<\/p>\n<h3>The Reality\u200c of the Political\u2063 Landscape<\/h3>\n<p>While President Biden&#8217;s \u2062assertion \u200cthat 50 Democrats could defeat Trump in 2024 may have been made with \u2062optimism, the reality \u2064suggests\u2064 otherwise. Trump remains a formidable \u200bforce within the Republican Party and \u2062has \u200da dedicated base of supporters who\u2063 continue to rally around\u2063 him. His ability to connect with\u200b his base and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/d-c-police-chief-prosecuting-teen-who-killed-uber-eats-driver-as-adult-wont-bring-back-the-lost-loved-one\/\" title=\"D.C. Police Chief: Prosecuting Teen Who Killed Uber Eats Driver As Adult Won\u2019t \u2018Bring Back The Lost Loved One\u2019\">capture media attention<\/a> cannot be underestimated.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/backlash-against-disney-grows-after-liberal-actor-in-show-with-gina-carano-made-similar-posts-still-has-job\/\" title=\"Backlash Against Disney Grows After Liberal Actor In Show With Gina Carano Made Similar Posts, Still Has Job\">current political climate<\/a> is \u2064increasingly \u200dpolarized, making it difficult \u2063for Democrats to secure the necessary support and consensus from various \u2064factions of \u2064the party. \u200dThe progressive wing, represented by figures like Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez, has its \u2064own policy agenda that may not resonate with a broader electorate. Finding a candidate who can \u200dbridge the gaps \u200bwithin the \u2062party and appeal to independent voters will \u2064be crucial.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, it is important to consider \u2064the potential impact \u200bof \u200dunforeseen events \u200band external factors on the outcome\u2064 of the 2024 \u2062election.\u2062 The political landscape \u2063is constantly shifting, and new\u2063 developments can drastically alter the\u200b dynamics of the race. Therefore, any prediction regarding the viability of 50 Democrats defeating Trump should be taken with caution.<\/p>\n<h3>The Path Forward for Democrats<\/h3>\n<p>As the 2024 \u2063election approaches, Democrats will need to carefully assess their options and strategize their approach. While the prospect \u2062of defeating Trump is certainly challenging, it is not impossible. The key lies in\u2062 selecting\u2062 a candidate who can effectively communicate their message, unite the party, and appeal to a broad range of voters.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, building a strong\u200b campaign apparatus and grassroots support will be crucial \u200cin order to compete with the well-established Republican machinery. This includes effective fundraising, robust digital \u200coutreach, and on-the-ground \u200dorganizing in key battleground states.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, while President Biden&#8217;s claim of 50\u200b Democrats defeating Trump \u200cin 2024 may be aspirational, it is important to recognize the obstacles and realities that lie ahead. The Democratic \u2063Party must carefully navigate these challenges in order \u2064to stand a chance at reclaiming the White House in the \u200bupcoming election.\u200d Success will depend on a combination \u200dof strategic decision-making, effective messaging, and grassroots mobilization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Biden stated in December that around 50 Democrats could defeat Donald Trump in the 2024 election. However, Biden&#8217;s approval rating has dropped to 38% and he is currently trailing Trump by over 3 points in the RealClearPolitics polling average<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2133584,"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-2133583","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\/2133583","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=2133583"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2133583\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2133584"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2133583"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2133583"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2133583"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}