A Biden-Trump rematch in 2024? American democracy is broken

A Biden-Trump rematch in 2024? American democracy is broken
The two men are both arguably unsuitable to contest next year's presidential election. (Image: Depositphotos)
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By Clive CrookA lot can happen between now and next year’s US election, but president Joe Biden’s decision to run and former president Donald Trump’s barely diminished standing with Republicans make a repeat of their 2020 contest quite likely. Pause for a moment to consider this prospect – and the epic failure it represents.The Democrats’ best offer to the nation is a leader who’s 80 going on 90, who can’t safely be allowed off-script or put in front of reporters, whose grasp of policy and his own...

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