Jason Palmer

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Meet Jason Palmer: The Underdog Who Surprisingly Beat Joe Biden in American Samoa

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๐Ÿ”ฅ Surprising defeat for Biden as a Baltimore businessman outruns him in American Samoa! ๐Ÿ”ฅ #JasonPalmer #JoeBiden #AmericanSamoa

Jason Palmer, a Baltimore-based entrepreneur, made waves in American politics by defeating Joe Biden in the Democratic caucus in American Samoa. This unexpected victory has put Palmer in the spotlight, with many questioning who this newcomer is. Despite never visiting American Samoa before, Palmer's win showcased a significant shift in voter sentiment and highlighted the diversity within the Democratic Party.

In an exclusive interview with TIME, Palmer revealed his plans for the future and the lessons he learned from his triumph over the incumbent President. From his humble beginnings as a lesser-known candidate to becoming the only Democrat who managed to beat Biden, Palmer's story is one of determination and ambition in the political arena. His focus on passing the torch and bringing fresh perspectives to the table has resonated with voters, setting him apart in a sea of established politicians.

Despite facing off against heavyweights like Biden, Palmer's victory signifies a broader trend of new faces challenging the political status quo. The split in delegates between Palmer and Biden illustrates the evolving landscape of American politics and the increasing diversity of voices being heard. As Palmer gears up for his next steps, the world will be watching to see how this unexpected underdog continues to shake up the political scene.

In a surprising turn of events, American Samoa saw Palmer clinch victory with 51 ballots cast in his favor, while President Biden secured 40. This outcome not only cements Palmer's position as a rising star in the Democratic Party but also serves as a reminder that in politics, anything can happen. Palmer's win in American Samoa will go down in history as a defining moment that reshaped the narrative of the 2024 elections.

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Jason Palmer beats Biden in American Samoa, and looks to ... (NPR)

"Biden's chances of a second term are hurting, but not because of my campaign," the Baltimore, Md.-based entrepreneur says of his bid to win the Democratic ...

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Who is Jason Palmer? Surprise defeat for Biden in American Samoa (BBC News)

His party's voters in the US territory of American Samoa chose a Baltimore businessman ahead of the US president.

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'I Was Surprised.' Talking to Jason Palmer, the Man Who Beat Joe ... (TIME)

TIME talked to Palmer about what lessons he took from his surprise win over Joe Biden in American Samoa and what he plans to do next.

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Who is Jason Palmer, the only Democrat to beat Joe Biden in ... (Aljazeera.com)

Palmer won against Biden in American Samoa, a territory he never visited before the caucus.

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Jason Palmer, the guy who beat Biden in American Samoa, explained (Vox)

A businessman and lesser-known candidate, Palmer wants to focus on "pass[ing] the torch."

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Who is Jason Palmer, Democrat who beat Biden in Samoan caucus? (The Associated Press)

Previously unknown candidate Jason Palmer has won the Democratic caucus in American Samoa, beating President Joe Biden.

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American Samoa splits delegates in Democratic caucuses between ... (CBS News)

The largely unknown candidate won 51 of the ballots cast and President Biden won 40, according to the American Samoa Democratic Party.

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Who is Jason Palmer? Biden loses the American Samoa Democratic ... (ABC News)

Biden loses the American Samoa Democratic caucuses to entrepreneur. He calls himself a "problem solver" and says the president should be younger. ByLeah ...

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In American Samoa's Democrat caucus, Biden ties with Jason ... (USA TODAY)

American Samoa Democratic Party officials chalked up Jason Palmer's stunning upset over President Joe Biden to a rounding error.

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Who is Jason Palmer? A previously unknown Democrat beats Biden ... (WHYY)

He fell short there to a previously unknown candidate named Jason Palmer. Out of 91 ballots cast in the territory's caucus, Palmer won 51 and Biden won 40, ...

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