What the 1968 election could reveal about 2024

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The 2024 presidential election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential in history. Interestingly, it shares many similarities with another important election: 1968.

President Joe Biden now finds himself in a situation similar to former President Lyndon B. Johnson’s predicament in 1968. Johnson had lost the support of many in the Democratic Party, particularly due to his handling of the Vietnam War, while Biden’s support is wavering due to both his age and his handling of the Israel-Hamas war.

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