{"id":2154789,"date":"2024-01-20T18:49:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-20T23:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-in-new-hampshire-befuddled-by-biden-write-in-campaign-born-out-of-dnc-battle\/"},"modified":"2024-01-20T18:51:16","modified_gmt":"2024-01-20T23:51:16","slug":"democrats-in-new-hampshire-befuddled-by-biden-write-in-campaign-born-out-of-dnc-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-in-new-hampshire-befuddled-by-biden-write-in-campaign-born-out-of-dnc-battle\/","title":{"rendered":"NH Democrats puzzled by Biden write-in campaign amid DNC conflict"},"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\">20<\/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%2Fdemocrats-in-new-hampshire-befuddled-by-biden-write-in-campaign-born-out-of-dnc-battle%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=2154789&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>Demotion of Iowa and\u2064 New Hampshire \u200bin Democratic Primary Schedule Sparks Controversy<\/h2>\n<p>The decision by President Joe Biden to prioritize South Carolina over Iowa and New Hampshire as the first two nominating contests in the Democratic primary schedule has caused \u2062a stir among \u200dDemocratic voters in the\u2063 Granite State.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Defiance of\u200c the Rules<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan \u2063has defied Biden and the Democratic National Committee&#8217;s rules by setting the\u2063 state&#8217;s primary for Tuesday, citing a 1975 law that mandates \u2064New Hampshire \u2062to hold the nation&#8217;s first primary. In response, the DNC has decided\u200b not to award delegates \u200cto the winner, rendering the\u2062 primary essentially meaningless.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Grassroots Support for Biden<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite the\u2063 DNC&#8217;s stance, Democratic state Sen.\u200c David Watters is leading a write-in campaign \u200dto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fcc-commissioner-lauds-desantis-for-pushing-biden-to-give-internet-to-cuba-can-get-to-work-immediately\/\" title=\"FCC Commissioner Lauds DeSantis For Pushing Biden To Give Internet To Cuba: \u2018Can Get To Work Immediately\u2019\">show strong support<\/a> for Biden in the state. He hopes that Biden\u200c will still emerge as\u200b the winner, even without appearing on the ballot.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Challenges for Biden<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Rep. Dean Phillips\u2062 and author Marianne\u200b Williamson, two prominent Democrats challenging Biden, \u200dwill be\u2063 on the New Hampshire ballot. \u200dPhillips has campaigned extensively \u2064in the state and believes that Biden finishing below \u200c60% would be detrimental to the\u2063 president&#8217;s image.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>High Stakes for Biden<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>A loss in the \u200dGranite State would be unwelcome for the\u200b Biden reelection campaign, especially considering his \u2063battle with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poll-biden-slips-underwater-in-massachusetts-for-the-first-time\/\" title=\"Poll: Biden Slips Underwater In Massachusetts For The First Time\">high disapproval numbers<\/a>. However, \u200bas the incumbent, Biden currently holds a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-6-best-bets-for-conservative-friendly-entertainment-this-summer\/\" title=\"The 6 Best Bets for Conservative-Friendly Entertainment this Summer\">significant lead<\/a> over\u200d his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-vows-to-travel-to-alaska-to-campaign-against-disloyal-very-bad-senator\/\" title=\"Trump Vows To Travel To Alaska To Campaign Against \u2018Disloyal, Very Bad Senator\u2019\">primary rivals<\/a> in the polls.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Write-In Campaign Gains Momentum<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite \u2063the campaign&#8217;s independence from Biden&#8217;s\u200c official efforts, supporters are optimistic about the write-in campaign&#8217;s success. With\u200c grassroots initiatives \u200dand the support of big-name Democrats, the campaign aims to turn out thousands\u200b of Biden supporters\u200d on Election Day.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Challenges \u2064Ahead<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However, there is still work to be done in raising awareness about the write-in\u200b campaign among New Hampshire\u200d voters. Some remain unclear about the efforts and need more information to understand the significance of\u2062 writing in Biden&#8217;s name \u2063on the ballot.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Unprecedented, but Not Impossible<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While the write-in campaign is unprecedented for New Hampshire, it has been successful in the past for candidates like Sen. Lisa Murkowski. With determination\u200c and support, the campaign hopes to make a statement and secure a victory for \u2062Biden.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why is there controversy and outcry from Iowa and New Hampshire regarding the \u200cdemotion<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E><\/p>\n<h3>Historical \u200dSignificance of Iowa and New Hampshire<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Iowa and New Hampshire have long held a special position in the Democratic primary schedule. The Iowa caucuses, which\u2064 are the first nominating contests in the country, allow candidates to test their grassroots support and \u200bshape \u200bthe narrative of the race. Meanwhile, the New Hampshire primary offers a small and diverse electorate, serving as\u2064 a barometer \u200bfor a candidate&#8217;s appeal across different demographics.<\/p>\n<p>For decades, presidential hopefuls have focused their efforts on these two states,\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/winston-marshall-says-christian-faith-gave-him-courage-to-leave-mumford-sons-after-woke-mob-attacked-him\/\" title=\"Winston Marshall Says Christian Faith Gave Him Courage to Leave Mumford &#038; Sons After Woke Mob Attacked Him\">spending significant time<\/a> and resources to build \u2062connections with\u200c voters. Their unique \u200bposition has given them an outsized influence in shaping the national conversation around the Democratic primaries.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>The Argument for Change<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The decision to demote Iowa and New Hampshire in the primary schedule stems from criticisms of their lack of diversity and representativeness of\u2064 the larger electorate. Both states have predominantly white populations, which does not reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the Democratic Party.<\/p>\n<p>Advocates for change argue that by prioritizing more diverse states like South Carolina as the first nominating\u200b contests, the Democratic Party can better showcase its commitment to\u2064 inclusivity and give candidates of color a fair chance to build momentum early on in the primary process. \u200cThey argue that this change is necessary to \u2062ensure\u200d that the \u200dDemocratic nominee truly represents the diverse interests and values of \u200bthe party.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Outcry from Iowa and New Hampshire<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The demotion of Iowa and New Hampshire has sparked controversy among Democratic voters \u2062in these states. Many view it as a betrayal of \u200dthe longstanding tradition and the unique role they have played in the primary process.\u200b They\u2062 argue that by\u200c ignoring their states, Biden and \u2064the DNC are disregarding the opinions and\u200c concerns of their constituents.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, critics argue \u2063that the emphasis on diversity should not come at the expense of giving small, rural states an equal\u2062 say in the primary process. They argue that these states provide a different perspective \u2064and should not be overlooked or sidelined in favor of larger, more diverse states.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>The Way Forward<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As the controversy continues to \u200bunfold, it is\u200c clear that\u200b there \u2062are\u2064 valid arguments on both\u200d sides of the debate. While the push for diversity\u200b and inclusivity is essential, it is also crucial to recognize the\u200c historical significance and unique role that Iowa and New Hampshire have played in\u2062 the\u200d primary process.<\/p>\n<p>A \u200cpotential solution could \u200cbe \u2062a more balanced and inclusive primary\u2062 schedule that takes into account\u200c the importance of \u200bearly contests in shaping the narrative while ensuring that a diverse range of\u200d states has the opportunity to meaningfully participate. This\u200c could involve rotating the order of states in each election cycle to give different regions and demographics an early voice in the primary process.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, \u2064the decision to\u200d demote Iowa and New Hampshire in the Democratic\u200d primary schedule has sparked a heated debate about representation and inclusivity.\u2063 As the party grapples with these important \u2063questions, it is \u200bcrucial to find a solution \u200cthat both respects tradition and addresses the\u200b need for diversity, ensuring that every state \u200chas a meaningful say in selecting the party&#8217;s nominee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NASHUA, New Hampshire \u2014 President Biden&#8217;s move to prioritize South Carolina over Iowa and New Hampshire as the initial Democratic primary contests has caused distress among Granite State voters. New Hampshire Secretary of State David is concerned about the impact on his state&#8217;s role in the nomination process<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2658,"featured_media":2154792,"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-2154789","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\/2154789","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\/2658"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2154789"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2154789\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2154792"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2154789"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2154789"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2154789"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}