President Biden swept the support of 15 states during Super Tuesday, but not American Samoa.
In most of the country, he was up against longshot candidates Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota and author Marianne Williamson who recently unsuspended her campaign, although some states allowed votes for “uncommitted” or similar non-choices.
In American Samoa, he lost to entrepreneur Jason Palmer. Mr. Palmer grabbed 56% of the vote and secured four delegates, while Mr. Biden saw 44% of the vote and grabbed two delegates. It is the president’s first loss in the 2024 primary season.
He won early with Virginia and Vermont being the first two states to show him support, and ended the night with California.
In every state that voted Tuesday, the Biden win was overwhelming, with nearly all coming in at 85% or more. American Samoa aside, the only choices that broke into double digits against Mr. Biden were the no-preference options in Minnesota and North Carolina.
Despite skepticism on whether Mr. Biden can serve another term effectively and consistent polling showing a majority of Americans don’t want this, the presidential race is shaping up for another Biden-Trump showdown in November.
• Mallory Wilson can be reached at mwilson@washingtontimes.com.
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