President Biden and former President Trump are on the brink of officially clinching their party nominations, setting the stage for a highly anticipated 2020 rematch. This scenario marks a significant moment in history, with the last rematch of this nature occurring in 1956 between Stevenson and Eisenhower. Not since 1912 with Teddy Roosevelt has a former president been on the ballot again, making this a rare and historic standoff.
As the campaigns pivot towards the general election, both candidates face the challenge of addressing key issues that sharply divide them, including tax and spending policies, immigration, rights, abortion, and the state of democracy. Trump's argument revolves around a retrospective comparison, claiming that the country was in better shape during his presidency and blaming Biden for current challenges. On the other hand, Biden aims to focus on a prospective campaign, highlighting his plans for the future if re-elected.
Georgia, a crucial battleground state, is among the states voting today. Democrats are particularly concerned about Georgia's outlook, given that it was one of the five states that flipped from Trump in 2016 to Biden in 2020. The Sunbelt breakthrough, which includes states like Georgia and Arizona, has been pivotal for Democrats, both in presidential elections and Senate representation. However, maintaining their gains in these states may prove more challenging than in traditional blue wall states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Observers will closely monitor the voter turnout in Georgia to gauge the state's political landscape. Despite the uncertainty, Georgia stands out as one of the more precarious states that Biden flipped in the last election. The outcome in Georgia will likely have significant implications for the overall electoral landscape and the strategies of both campaigns moving forward.
