According to a forecast by Fox News, US President Joe Biden lost the race for the Democratic presidential nomination in the North American territory of American Samoa on Tuesday 5 to an unknown candidate. It was the Democrats' first defeat in the primaries.
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According to the Democratic Party on the small Pacific island, businessman Jason Palmer beat Biden with 51 votes to Biden's 40 delegates.
The businessman celebrated his victory in American Samoa in a post on Twitter/X: “It is an honor to announce my victory in the presidential primaries in American Samoa. Thank you to the amazing community for your support. This victory is a testament to the power of our voices. Together we can rebuild the American dream and create a better future for all.”
I am honored to announce my victory in the American Samoa presidential primary. Thank you to the incredible community for your support. This victory is a testament to the power of our voices. Together we can rebuild the American dream and create a better future for all #VoteJasonPalmer pic.twitter.com/Txf771rhtI
— Jason Palmer (@educationpalmer) March 6, 2024
Unknown businessman defeated Biden on a small island in the Pacific
Previously unknown to the general public, Palmer states on his campaign website that he is 52 years old, lives in Baltimore, Maryland, and has worked for companies such as Microsoft and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He is currently a partner at New Markets Venture Partners, a venture capital firm.
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The businessman, who has never held political office, launched his bid for the White House in November. On the campaign website, he recognizes “the slim chances of victory” and states that his participation is more focused on “ideas, solutions and changing the conversation.”
A Palmer campaign official told CNN that the candidate had three fulltime campaign staffers on the Polynesian island but did not visit the area in person he attended events virtually.
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