Democrats did not hold an open primary to determine their nominee in 2024 after then-President Joe Biden dropped out of the race because they assumed Trump's convictions would tarnish him enough to ensure he lost. Rep. Mike Lawler and Bill Maher believe an open primary would have made a difference.
Key Points
Democrats did not hold an open primary after Biden dropped out
Assumption that Trump's convictions would make him unelectable
Discussion on the potential impact of an open primary
Pros
Insight into the decision-making process of the Democratic Party regarding their nominee in 2024
Discussion on the impact of Trump's convictions on the election
Cons
Lack of detailed context on the specific events leading to this decision