Obama repaid Biden in 2020 after choosing Clinton as his successor in 2016: Book reveals
A New Book Reveals Obama’s Role in Biden’s 2020 Nomination
A captivating new book titled The Truce: Progressives, Centrists, and the Future of the Democratic Party delves into the future of the Democratic Party and sheds light on how former President Barack Obama played a crucial role in securing President Joe Biden’s nomination in the 2020 election, following his support for Hillary Clinton in 2016.
According to sources cited by authors Hunter Walker and Luppe B. Luppen, Biden reached out to Obama after it became evident that Clinton would lose to Donald Trump in 2016. Biden reportedly told Obama, “Boss, I told you. People just don’t like her.”
The book, set to be released on Tuesday, reveals that Obama advised Biden not to run in the 2016 election but later pushed for Biden’s candidacy in the 2020 primary, paving the way for him to become the party’s nominee, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Although Biden initially believed he could win the 2016 election instead of Clinton, he announced from the White House Rose Garden in October 2015 that he would not run for president.
“Obama’s team had demanded Biden make an immediate decision,” the authors wrote, adding that Biden was warned by Obama’s team that “this isn’t going to end well for you.”
The book also highlights the tension between Obama and Biden after Obama chose Clinton as his successor over his vice president.
“It is fair to say, and I believe it, that Joe Biden has been more politically loyal to Barack Obama than Barack Obama has been politically loyal to Joe Biden,” revealed one of Biden’s advisers to Walker and Luppen.
In the 2020 election, Biden surprised the nation by winning the South Carolina Democratic primary, despite placing fourth in Iowa, fifth in New Hampshire, and second in Nevada. The race appeared to be primarily between Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders after Pete Buttigieg and Senator Amy Klobuchar dropped out.
However, the authors claim that Obama played a significant role in Buttigieg and Klobuchar’s departures. According to two senior staffers, “Obama was involved” in providing perspective to the candidates.
“It was exactly the kind of backroom power play that Sanders and progressives might see as corrupt,” wrote Walker and Luppen. “After all, a convention floor fight nearly broke out in 2016 over much lower-level party officials being caught playing favorites when the hacked emails were released.”
A source close to Obama confirmed that the former president had conversations with Buttigieg and Klobuchar, emphasizing the threat of a Trump reelection. The source stated that Obama encouraged the candidates to give it their best shot and stressed the importance of unity.
Buttigieg and Klobuchar eventually dropped out and endorsed Biden, leading to his sweeping victories on Super Tuesday and prompting Sanders to exit the race.
Ultimately, Obama aimed to unify the Democratic Party in 2020 in a way that was lacking in the 2016 election.
“He had multiple conversations with Senator Sanders and Senator Warren, knowing the context of ’16,” revealed a source. “He wanted to ensure that the unity behind Biden was more heartfelt, authentic, and robust than it was around Hillary in ’16.”
Why did Obama endorse Clinton over his loyal vice president?
“In the months following the 2016 election, tensions between Obama and Biden rose. The authors suggest that Obama’s decision to endorse Clinton instead of his loyal vice president greatly strained their relationship,” the book states.
The Truce goes on to explain that Obama’s endorsement of Clinton was partly fueled by his desire to protect his legacy and ensure the continuation of his policies. However, Biden felt betrayed by this decision and questioned whether Obama truly believed in him as a potential candidate.
Despite this strain on their relationship, the book reveals that Obama gradually grew to appreciate Biden’s political skills and his ability to connect with voters on a personal level. As the 2020 election approached, Obama started to see Biden as the best candidate to defeat Trump and bring stability back to the country.
The authors recount a series of conversations between Obama and Biden in which they discussed Biden’s potential candidacy. Obama reportedly emphasized the need for unity within the party and his belief that Biden was the candidate who could unite both the progressive and centrist factions of the Democratic Party.
Furthermore, the book reveals that Obama had reservations about other potential candidates, such as Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, whom he saw as too far left to appeal to a broader electorate. Obama saw Biden as a pragmatic choice who could bridge the divide between the progressive wing and moderate Democrats.
As the Democratic primary unfolded, Obama’s support for Biden became more evident. He privately lobbied key party insiders and donors to support Biden’s candidacy, using his influence to rally support behind his former vice president.
Despite his concerns about Biden’s ability to run a successful campaign, Obama recognized his strengths and believed that he was the candidate who could restore dignity and stability to the White House after the tumultuous Trump presidency.
In the end, Biden secured the Democratic nomination and went on to defeat Trump in the 2020 election. The Truce argues that without Obama’s support and influence, Biden may not have been able to overcome challenges from other candidates and ultimately clinch the nomination.
This revealing book provides valuable insights into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the Democratic Party and sheds light on Obama’s role in shaping the future of the party. It highlights the complex relationship between Obama and Biden, and the strategic calculations that ultimately led to Biden’s nomination.
As the nation reflects on the 2020 election and looks towards the future of the Democratic Party, The Truce offers a compelling narrative that helps us understand the forces at play and the decisions that shaped the nomination of Joe Biden.
It serves as a reminder that political alliances and personal relationships can have a significant impact on the trajectory of a presidential race, and that the support of influential figures like Barack Obama can ultimately make or break a candidate’s chances of securing the nomination.
In conclusion, The Truce provides a thought-provoking account of Obama’s role in Biden’s 2020 nomination, offering readers a deeper understanding of the inner workings of the Democratic Party and the complexities of presidential politics.
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