Source: Fox News
Summary
Former President Joe Biden will be celebrated by South Carolina Democrats later this month. However, many Democrats, including nine candidates who served in the Biden administration, are keeping their distance from him ahead of the 2026 elections. This is due to Biden’s low approval ratings and the perception that he is a liability for the party. Some candidates are not highlighting Biden’s administration in their campaigns, while others are mentioning their service in a more subtle way.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Candidates who served in the Biden administration are keeping their distance from the former president, citing his low approval ratings and the perception that he is a liability for the party. Deb Haaland, a former House member from New Mexico, is running for governor without mentioning Biden on her campaign website. Xavier Becerra, who served as secretary of Health and Human Services, is running for California governor without mentioning Biden in his campaign launch video.
Some candidates, however, are mentioning their service in Biden’s administration in a more subtle way. Democratic congressional candidate Sanjyot Dunung, who is seeking office in Illinois 8th District, mentions in her launch video that she served on Biden’s foreign policy working group.
The fact that candidates are keeping their distance from Biden suggests that he may be a drag on potential 2028 presidential contenders that served in his administration.
