The state of New Hampshire is at the center of attention as the nation eagerly awaits the Democratic primary on January 23rd. However, voters may be surprised to find that former Vice President Joe Biden's name will not appear on the ballot. The absence of his name has led some New Hampshire Democrats to take matters into their own hands in an effort to support Biden's candidacy.
New Hampshire, known for being the first primary state for over a century, had its status modified last February by the Democratic National Committee (DNC). At Biden's request, the DNC designated South Carolina as the first in the nation primary. However, New Hampshire state law still mandates that it retains its position as the first primary state, leading to a conflict between the state and the DNC.
In response, some New Hampshire Democrats have initiated a grassroots movement to write in Biden's name on the ballot. State representative Angela Brennan is one of the organizers leading this effort. They believe that the power of their vote and the message it can send to Americans across the country should not be underestimated.
Meanwhile, the DNC has declared that New Hampshire's primary results will be deemed 'meaningless.' Consequently, the state's attorney general, John Formella, has filed a cease and desist order against the DNC, alleging voter suppression. Despite the DNC's statement, the 33 delegates from New Hampshire will still be sent to the Democratic National Convention, although their vote will not be bound by the primary results.
Interestingly, progressive voters are also planning a write-in campaign, but not to support Biden. Instead, they are encouraging voters to write in 'ceasefire' as a criticism of Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war. This further underscores the divide within the Democratic Party and the varied perspectives of its members.
Fox Business reached out to both the DNC and the Biden campaign for comment on the situation. However, their requests for comment went unanswered.
As the New Hampshire primary draws nearer, all eyes will be on how voters respond to the absence of Biden's name on the ballot. This unique situation has sparked debate within the Democratic Party and has led to an unconventional campaign to show support for Biden.
