The 2024 Democratic Presidential Primary Failed Miserably. I Have a Solution for 2028.
The article discusses the challenges faced by the Democratic Party in the 2024 presidential primaries and proposes a solution for the 2028 primaries. It suggests that the District of Columbia should vote first, while still allowing New Hampshire to maintain its traditional first-in-the-nation status. This compromise aims to address the lack of representation in New Hampshire's demographics compared to the rest of the country.
- ▪The 2024 Democratic primaries were criticized for their lack of competitiveness, particularly due to the DNC's decision to prioritize South Carolina.
- ▪Biden received overwhelming support in both New Hampshire and South Carolina, effectively ending the primary race early.
- ▪The DNC is currently considering proposals for the 2028 primary calendar, with a suggestion to have D.C. vote first while keeping New Hampshire involved.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 09:40:00 GMT |
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Politics A Modest Proposal for How Democrats Can Improve the 2028 Primary Forget Iowa or South Carolina. The District of Columbia should vote first. By Alexander O’Neill May 26, 20265:40 AM Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by Getty Images Plus. Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. I am one of fewer than 25,000 people who share the distinction of having voted in the unsanctioned 2024 New Hampshire Democratic primary for a man whose name I had to Google before I could finish writing this sentence (former Rep. Dean Phillips).
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