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Biden, Trump Clinch 2024 Presidential Nominations
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The Facts
Pres. Joe Biden and former Pres. Donald Trump on Tuesday each clinched their party's respective races, confirming the first presidential rematch since 1956 this November.
Trump (1,249 pledged delegates) surpassed the required 1,215 delegates required to win the Republican nomination Tuesday following primary victories in Georgia, Hawaii, Mississippi, and Washington.
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
Following a series of dominant victories, Trump has finally been confirmed as the man who'll fight for Republicans and Americans nationwide. Despite the best attempts of the corporate elite to find an alternative candidate, the will of the people could not be ignored. Now, it is time for Trump to finish the job.
Democratic narrative
Although Biden is slightly behind in the polling, the American public will soon become more aware of his accomplishments and why he's a better choice than Trump. Among Biden's achievements are a solid economic recovery, a crucial infrastructure bill, a long-awaited cap on insulin prices, and supporting women's reproductive health.
Cynical narrative
The American system has provided its citizens with two presidential candidates who inspire little excitement. The US would be better off if a new era of politicians took the reins. With little to celebrate about either party's nominee, America will have to wait another four years to see any real change.
