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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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David Smith in Washington

Biden v Trump: US is unenthused by likely rematch of two old white men

Big tv screen in a bar with Trump v Biden debate ad
‘I don’t think Americans want to see a sequel’ … Democratic strategist Chris Scott. Photograph: Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images

It is the envy of the world for its diversity and vitality. Yet America appears on a likely course for a presidential election between a white man in his 80s and a white man in his 70s. And yes, they’re the same guys as last time.

Joe Biden, the 46th president and oldest in history, this week formally launched his campaign for a second term in a video announcement. The 80-year-old faces no serious challenge from within the Democratic party and told reporters: “They’re going to see a race, and they’re going to judge whether or not I have it or don’t have it.”

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