How Joe Biden Will Change the Presidential Race and America
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The upcoming 2020 presidential election is shaping up to be one for the history books. With a crowded field of Democrats eager to take on Donald Trump, there’s an opportunity for someone from outside the establishment to shake things up and stand out from the pack. In that light, Joe Biden has decided to throw his hat into the ring. The former vice president announced his intention to run in an interview with “Vanity Fair” on Thursday, ending months of speculation about whether he would make another bid for office. But what exactly does this mean for America and the upcoming election? How will Joe Biden affect the race? Will he be a positive or negative presence? Let's take a look at how Joe Biden will change everything...
He’ll Shake Up the Democratic Race
With the Democratic race currently crowded with female candidates and no clear frontrunner, Joe Biden’s entrance into the race will shake things up. This might be especially true if he’s able to win over union leaders, who have pledged support for Biden in recent weeks. In addition to bringing more male voters into the Democratic fold, Biden’s entry into the race will place more pressure on the other candidates to distinguish themselves. Joe Biden’s campaigning style is a bit more laid-back than some of his rivals, which might allow him to avoid being swamped by the number of candidates in the field. He may also be able to win over some moderate Republicans who are disgusted by Trump enough to jump ship and cast their votes for a Democrat.
He Has Solid Ground Game Experience
The ground game is a crucial part of any presidential campaign. It refers to the efforts made to identify and mobilize supporters and get them to the polls on election day. If you look at how the Trump campaign mobilized their supporters in 2016, you’ll see that their ground game was the absolute best in the business. Joe Biden has experience with a winning ground game. In 2008, he ran a campaign that many consider one of the best organized and most successful in history. He won states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, which typically go to the Republican candidate. This time around, however, he’ll have to contend with a Democratic party that has changed dramatically in the last decade. If Biden wants to win the Democratic nomination, he’ll need to adapt his campaign to the changing climate in the party. He’ll likely be able to win over many of the voters who supported Hillary Clinton in 2016, but he’ll also need to embrace new and younger voters.
He’ll Be a Voice for Blue-Collared Workers
In recent years, there’s been a lot of talk about how the Democratic party is losing the blue-collar workers who helped build the party. As trade unions have declined, those once-loyal voters have become disillusioned with the Democrats. Biden is one of the few politicians who can speak to the needs and concerns of the blue-collar demographic. He’s spent his entire career reaching out to workers, whether they be union members or people in service industries. Biden will likely win over many of these voters by emphasizing his experience as a senator from a border state. He voted against NAFTA and outsourcing, which means he’s got real policy experience on this issue. One of the main issues driving blue-collar voters to Trump was the opioid crisis. Biden has spoken out about the need for better treatment options, including medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. This might be an important issue for a growing number of voters, and could win Biden some blue-collar votes.
He Wants to Change How College is Financed
During the 2008 presidential race, Joe Biden made headlines for promising to eliminate student loans if elected. Biden never really followed through on that promise, but he still has a vision for how to finance college. During his "Vanity Fair" interview, Biden said that the nation should be investing more in education, including community college. He said, “We should have free tuition at community colleges.” He went on to say that students should be able to earn credits towards a four-year degree by attending community college. This seems to be one of Biden’s main campaign points. It might not be very popular with the wealthy donors who fund the Democratic party, but it might win over blue-collar college students looking for a break.
He Supports Universal Healthcare Coverage
For the majority of his career, Biden has stood behind a single-payer healthcare system. This means he’s supported a system in which the government pays for healthcare for all citizens, regardless of age or income. Biden’s shifted his position slightly as he’s aged and gotten closer to running for president. He now says he supports a public option, which would mean that every American would have insurance, but they wouldn’t necessarily get it from the government. When asked about the cost of his healthcare plan, Biden said, “We’ll let them negotiate like every other corporation does.” Biden’s healthcare plan may be popular with voters, but it might not sit well with other members of the Democratic party. There’s already been a growing debate about healthcare in the party, with many candidates supporting a single-payer system.
Conclusion
Biden has an opportunity to remake the presidential race as well as the Democratic party as a whole. He has an advantage as a seasoned politician with decades of experience in Washington, but he also has the capacity to bring in blue-collar workers who have been turned off by the party in recent years. Biden might not be the perfect candidate for the Democratic party, but he’s the perfect candidate for this moment in history. The party needs to realign itself to win the 2020 election, and Biden seems to be the perfect person to do that.