On Super Tuesday, President Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, won the most primary seats. This sets the stage for a rematch on November 5, with Biden being the only one who can stop Trump’s political comeback. It will be the first time in almost 70 years that such a contest will take place. In the primaries held on Tuesday, both men swept nearly all the contests as voters in 15 states and one territory cast their ballots on the biggest night in the primary calendar. About one-third of total delegates – 865 Republican and at least 1,420 Democratic – were up for grabs on Super Tuesday. Super Tuesday, held on March 5, was an important test for the candidates and parties in the United States.

It crossed a significant milestone in an election year. To become the Republican nominee, a candidate must win 1,215 out of 2,429 delegates. Similarly, a Democratic nominee must win 1,968 out of 3,934 delegates. Despite facing questions about their age, both Biden (81) and Trump (77) emerged victorious as their respective party’s candidates. Age can often be a sensitive topic, but they have defied the odds and proven their worth as candidates. They have shown that their age should not hinder success and that experience and wisdom can be valuable assets in leadership.

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Trump won in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Recent polls further show that Trump is in a solid position to win the election. Nikki Haley, a former US envoy to the United Nations, dropped out of the race against Trump, who has won 946 delegates, making him the presumptive Republican nominee. In the same primaries, Joe Biden won in Utah, Vermont, and Iowa for the Democratic party.

This puts him closer to the general election candidature for the 2024 Presidential election. Despite facing many challenges, Trump triumphed. After his defeat in the 2020 presidential election, some supporters allegedly attempted to manipulate the election results in his favour. As a result, Trump is now facing charges related to this and three other cases. In an interview with Fox News after winning Super Tuesday, Trump expressed his excitement about the current political situation and said he was proud to lead the Republican Party and the country towards health and prosperity.

According to him, it was an unprecedented moment in politics. During his term, President Biden has faced various challenges, including the Covid-19 pandemic, high inflation, the passage of significant industrial policy bills, and conflicts in Afghanistan, Ukraine, and the Middle East. As neither candidate is particularly trendy, American voters must decide who would cause less harm. On Super Tuesday night, Biden mentioned his confidence in his election chances. Americans face a choice between moving forward or returning to Trump’s ‘chaotic, divided, and dark administration.’

Trump is expected to win the Republican nomination after the March 12 and 19 contests in different states. Biden needs 1,968 delegates to win the Democratic nomination; he may win it on March 19. Trump faces two impeachment proceedings, 91 criminal charges, four criminal trials, and a pending $450 million civil court judgment. His chaotic leadership during the pandemic left a negative impact on his legacy. He portrayed himself as a persecuted dissident and maintained his base of supporters. After the Super Tuesday win, Trump has called for a debate with Biden. Their campaigns will highlight their achievements and each will advise the electorate not to vote for the other.

Trump offered to hold discussions “anytime, anywhere, and any place.” He said, “It is important, for the good of our country, that Biden and I debate issues that are vital to America and the American people.” However, Biden has yet to respond. No incumbent president has debated in a primary since President Gerald Ford. Some polls show a close race between the two candidates, with about a third of voters still undecided or planning to vote for someone else. The Trump campaign will centre its general election strategy on inflation, immigration, and Biden’s cognitive ability.

Biden plans to attack Trump for his role in the Capitol riot and efforts to overturn the election results after the 2020 polls. Biden must improve his poll numbers on the economy and immigration. He should also address concerns about his age. Republicans will attack him on these issues since they support Trump. The 2024 presidential election has begun, and it’s expected to be a long, expensive, and potentially divisive process. After the Super Tuesday results, Americans have limited choices for the next president. If Trump is re-elected, the country is expected to experience a significant decline. If Biden wins, there may not be substantial changes, but states led by Republicans may rebel against the federal government.