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Democrats Need a Real Primary Contest

To beat the Trump GOP, the party must give voters a proper say in who will be the Democratic presidential nominee in 2024.
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The congressional hearings about the January 6 assault on the Capitol have removed the last shred of doubt: Donald Trump posed a serious danger to American democracy in the last election—and he does now. The former president continues to exert extraordinary power over Republicans, and remains the person most likely to win his party’s nomination for the 2024 election.

Anyone who cares about the future of the American republic should hope for Democrats to prevent Trump’s return to power. But the prospects are looking perilous. With inflation eating away at most Americans’ earnings, Joe Biden than his last 12 predecessors were at a similar stage of their presidencies. That might make it seem like good news if Biden chooses not to run for a second term—except that Vice President Kamala Harris, his presumptive successor, fares even worse in . How can Democrats maximize their chances in 2024, keep Trump (or another

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