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In a surprising move, even left-leaning CNN is acknowledging that Donald Trump may have an advantage over Joe Biden in certain areas. The network recently released its first electoral map called the Road to 270, which predicts the states that may vote for either candidate if Trump secures the Republican nomination. Based on CNN’s projected results, it appears that Trump could win 272 electoral votes, giving him a slim lead over Biden. Despite the ongoing legal prosecutions he faces and an overwhelming amount of negative media coverage, Trump seems to have a major edge at this point.
In contrast, the map suggests that Biden will struggle to recreate his Electoral College majority from his previous successful run. However, it’s important to note that CNN emphasizes that this map is not an absolute prediction. It merely reflects the current state of the race. CNN’s biases also become apparent when comparing how they describe Biden’s weaknesses versus Trump’s. While Biden is summarized in one sentence with a mention of his low approval ratings and diminished support, Trump receives an extensive paragraph that attacks his character and rehashes left-wing talking points and accusations.
CNN Releases First Electoral Map Showing Trump with a Major Edge #pdx #oregon #portland https://t.co/yeZuD18ht1
— Lee Sellers (@LeeSellers51) January 9, 2024
CNN’s admission that Trump could have a real chance of winning speaks volumes about how Americans, even those on the left, feel about Biden as a candidate. Initially, left-leaning voters may have been swayed by Biden’s ties to President Obama, but Biden’s own incompetence has damaged his chances. Many voters have serious doubts about his ability to serve another term. The question now is who Americans want to replace him with.
Despite the Republican nomination race still ongoing, Trump is currently ahead of his rivals and now has a projected lead over Biden, who has some of the worst approval ratings for a president. While Biden’s chances of losing are greater than his chances of winning, the Republican Party still needs a strong candidate to defeat him. As of now, Donald Trump seems to be the candidate who can best beat Biden in the 2024 election. The main concern for the Republican Party is determining which candidate can accomplish this feat.
