In a presidential race, people with similar ideas compete to become President. They usually belong to the same political party. Each party has a convention where members choose its final presidential candidate through a series of votes called primaries and caucuses. After the primary and caucuses, voters go to the polls in November to elect a President and Vice President.
Biden was unable to overcome Trump’s nativist appeal or his huge fundraising advantage. He was also criticized for a weak performance in a nationally televised debate, repeating many falsehoods and failing to answer moderators’ questions. After the debate a drumbeat of calls for him to withdraw from the race grew louder.
Despite Harris’s popularity among young voters and her focus on traditional liberal causes, her campaign seemed to lack a detailed policy platform or strategy for winning in swing states. In addition, her campaign was slow to release detailed information about her background and financial records.
In 2024, a growing number of Democrats started to express doubts about her candidacy. For example, some critics questioned her experience and her ability to be president. Other concerns included her lack of a clear plan for addressing climate change, her willingness to re-examine U.S. foreign policy, and her commitment to reducing the size of government. Moreover, some Democrats worried that her campaign was too focused on opposing Trump. This may have alienated some voters who do not share her views. Nonetheless, in the end, a majority of Americans eligible to vote supported Harris over Trump.
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