Super Tuesday elections: Biden and Trump poised for victory despite voter preferences

As the United States stands witness to the colossal Super Tuesday elections spanning 16 states and one territory, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are making headway towards their respective party nominations.  

This high-stakes primary campaign, the largest on any single day for either party, has become a captivating spectacle. The down-ballot contests like California, North Carolina, and Los Angeles hold special importance as voters in these regions set to influence the Senate, governorship, and local prosecutorial races, respectively. Voters in California will determine the nominees for the Senate seat that Dianne Feinstein formerly held, the direction of the North Carolina gubernatorial campaign, and the outcome of an intense reelection battle involving a progressive prosecutor in Los Angeles.

Amid this political theater, the 81-year-old Biden and the 77-year-old Trump, who maintain their power within their parties despite age-related concerns, are at the centre of Super Tuesday’s drama. They are gearing up for what could be a reprise of the 2020 general election, emphasising their dominance within their parties.

“We have to beat Biden — he is the worst president in history,” declared Trump on the Fox & Friends cable morning show, setting a confrontational tone. Biden, on the other hand, embarked on a series of radio interviews to increase his support among Black voters, who were essential to his 2020 coalition.

“If we lose this election, you’re going to be back with Donald Trump,” warned Biden on “DeDe in the Morning.”

In a departure from traditional campaign strategies, the final days leading up to Super Tuesday showcased the unique dynamics of this year’s political landscape. Instead of traditional barnstorming, both Biden and Trump opted for rival events along the US-Mexico border, injecting the immigration debate into the forefront of their campaigns.

However, the majority of people are against the idea of a rerun of the 2020 election and are instead eager for change. Concerns regarding Biden and Trump’s mental health have been revealed by a recent AP-NORC poll, indicating a shared yearning for a new political story.

Whether it be Trump’s legal battles, Biden’s efforts to solidify support, or the broader public’s call for change, the aftermath of Super Tuesday will undoubtedly redefine the political narrative in the lead-up to the November elections.