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Meet Jason Palmer: The Unexpected Democrat Who Upset Biden in American Samoa

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Discover how an unknown entrepreneur, Jason Palmer, shocked the political world by defeating Joe Biden in the Democratic caucus in American Samoa.

Jason Palmer, a relatively unknown figure in the political arena, made headlines by winning the Democratic caucus in American Samoa, beating out President Joe Biden. Despite his lack of political experience, Palmer describes himself as a "problem solver" and advocates for a younger leader in the White House. This surprising victory dealt Biden his first primary loss, shaking up the Super Tuesday results.

Palmer's upset win has sparked curiosity about his background and plans for the future. Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, this entrepreneur turned politician has quickly captured attention with his unexpected triumph. By securing the Democratic nomination in American Samoa, Palmer has set the stage for a potential shift in the political landscape.

In a dramatic turn of events, President Biden, who was dominating the Super Tuesday contests, faced an unexpected defeat at the hands of Palmer. This victory not only highlights the unpredictable nature of politics but also underscores the diversity and depth of talent within the Democratic Party.

As the dust settles on the American Samoa Democratic caucus, Jason Palmer's name continues to reverberate in political circles. His victory serves as a reminder that in the ever-evolving world of politics, surprises can come from the most unexpected places.

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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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Who is Jason Palmer, the Democrat who beat Biden in American ... (The Associated Press)

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

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

Joe Biden has suffered his first defeat from an unlikely quarter as he cruises towards the Democratic nomination. His party's voters in the US territory of ...

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Jason Palmer: What To Know About Businessman Who Beat Biden ... (Forbes)

Businessman Jason Palmer scored an upset against President Joe Biden in American Samoa's Democratic primary on Super Tuesday, catapulting the little-known ...

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Who is Jason Palmer, the Democrat who beat Biden in American ... (The Washington Post)

The largely unknown candidate won American Samoa's Democratic caucuses, handing a loss to President Biden as he otherwise romped in the Super Tuesday ...

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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump dominated their respective Super Tuesday races, setting up for a likely rematch in the presidential ...

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Who is Jason Palmer? Biden loses in American Samoa to little ... (NBC4 Washington)

President Joe Biden was sweeping every Democratic contest on Super Tuesday, except for American Samoa, where a previously unknown Jason Palmer won.

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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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Who is Jason Palmer? Democrat delivers Biden's 1st primary loss in ... (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

Jason Palmer beat President Joe Biden in the Democratic caucus in American Samoa on Super Tuesday – despite having never visited the territory.

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Long-shot Jason Palmer deals President Biden a caucus defeat in ... (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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'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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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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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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President Biden and former president Donald Trump are now the de facto nominees for their respective parties in the 2024 presidential race, ...

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Residents of the US territory say a targeted ad campaign was responsible for the US president's loss in the Democratic Super Tuesday caucus.

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Jason Palmer, Baltimore investor who defeated Biden in American ... (Fox News)

Baltimore investor and entrepreneur Jason Palmer upset President Biden in the American Samoa caucuses on Super Tuesday, similar to Michael Bloomberg's upset ...

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