Political scientist gives Biden benefit of the doubt after election criticism

Seattle University Political Scientist Patrick Schoettmer claims the nomination process is not what “drove” the US election. Joe Biden has faced criticism for not stepping down from the presidential race sooner. The president contacted Donald Trump to congratulate him and to ensure the Democrats would assist with a peaceful transfer of power. “For Americans more broadly, I don’t think necessarily the ins and outs of the American nomination process is ultimately what drove this election,” Mr Schoettmer told Sky News Australia. “It was more about lingering dissatisfaction with the state of the economy.”