Biden still has “bullets in the chamber” to appear in a positive light, says expert

ESPM International Relations professor Leonardo Trevisan told CNN that the President of the United States, Joe Biden, “still has enough bullets in the chamber” to “appear positively” in the electoral race, despite the recent gaffes that have put his possible reelection in doubt.

According to Trevisan, Biden has two crucial factors in his favor: time and experience. “He has 49 days until the convention and 160 until the election. Plus, he has experience in this, with over 40 years of political experience,” the expert explained.

Campaign strategies

The professor highlighted that Biden knows how to effectively communicate with the average American electorate, a public he knows well after decades in politics. Trevisan also recalled that in the last election, Biden kept “trump cards up his sleeve” for the last month of the campaign, such as the announcement of police reform after the George Floyd case, which significantly impacted black voters.

“A strong stance from Kamala Harris, in a direct statement to the black electorate, could change things,” Trevisan speculated, suggesting possible future strategies for the campaign.

Foreign policy as a trump card

The expert also highlighted the importance of foreign policy in the American elections. “He managed to achieve a step forward, which is a provisional peace in the Middle East. International issues have always driven American elections,” said Trevisan.

Finally, the professor recalled Biden’s ability to turn the game around, citing as an example the primary in South Carolina in 2020, where he overcame candidates who were ahead in the polls.

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