Morning Jolt: The Curse of the 2020 Democratic Presidential Field

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November 25 2024

The Curse of the 2020 Democratic Presidential Field

On the menu today: Shortly after the election, Morning Jolt reader Hawaiian Jim wrote in, "My wife and I were discussing the 2020 presidential candidates on the Democratic side and were thinking how many of those people vanished altogether. And I wonder of the 109 candidates that were announced, how many of them have any reasonable chance to have a political career going forward." Today's newsletter is a bit of a "where are they now?" crossed with a cautionary tale for ambitious politicians: An unsuccessful bid for president does not always leave you in a better spot years later.

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