Hillary Clinton says Biden’s re-election bid cost Democrats the 2024 election
Former secretary of state says the winner of a genuine Democratic primary ‘would have beaten Donald Trump’
TL;DR
- Hillary Clinton believes Joe Biden's decision to run for a second term was a 'terrible mistake'.
- She claims this decision cost Democrats the presidency and damaged Biden's legacy.
- Clinton suggests a genuine Democratic primary would have produced a stronger nominee who could have defeated Donald Trump.
- Biden abandoned his re-election bid in July 2024 after a poor debate performance.
- He handed the nomination to Kamala Harris, who subsequently lost the general election to Trump.
- A report identified voter desire for economic change, Republican media advantage, and leftwing movement misalignment as reasons for the Democratic defeat.
- Clinton expressed frustration over Biden's initial commitment to step aside and subsequent decision to run.