Wyoming’s Democratic Caucus: A Stepping Stone for Biden’s 2024 Campaign

In the political heartland of Wyoming, a state known for its Republican leanings, the Democratic caucus has concluded with results that reinforce President Joe Biden’s position as the party’s nominee for the 2024 presidential election.

Wyoming, historically a GOP stronghold, has not voted for a Democratic presidential nominee since 1964.

Despite this, the Democratic caucus serves as a critical juncture for candidates to demonstrate their appeal across the political spectrum. In the 2020 elections, then-President Trump secured the state with a commanding 70% of the vote, while Biden trailed at 27%.

This year’s caucus was marked by a sense of unity within the Democratic Party, as President Biden was the only major candidate on the ballot.

The caucus, held on Saturday, saw Biden emerge victorious, further solidifying his path to the November general election where he is projected to face Donald Trump in a highly anticipated rematch.

The caucus’s outcome holds significance beyond the delegate count; it is a symbolic victory that showcases the incumbent president’s unwavering support within his party.

Thirteen delegates were at stake in Wyoming, and while the number may seem modest, each delegate represents a step towards the ultimate goal of re-election.

Reflecting on the results, a local Democratic strategist commented, “Wyoming’s caucus might not tip the scales in terms of delegates, but it sends a clear message that President Biden has the backing of Democrats across the nation, even in the most unlikely places.”

The caucus also comes on the heels of a notable Republican U.S. House primary in 2022, where Liz Cheney, a vocal critic of Trump within the GOP, was defeated by Trump-endorsed Harriet Hageman.