What is victory for Joe Biden in New Hampshire?
The Democratic primary in New Hampshire has created a unique situation where President Biden’s name will not appear on the ballot due to his push to make South Carolina the first primary. Instead, voters will have to write him in. The winner will not receive any delegates due to New Hampshire’s defiance of the Democratic National Committee’s ruling. Some party insiders argue that Biden needs to win at least 60% of the vote to avoid embarrassment, while others suggest that any win is a victory for him. Dean Phillips, a longshot challenger, is hoping to recreate Eugene McCarthy’s better-than-expected showing against then-President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 and needs around 40% of the vote to make a significant impact.
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