Editorial: El Periodico

• Today, the primary process in the United States begins, with the Republican Party in Iowa, where Trump has around 80% support.
• On Tuesday, 23, it will be the Democratic Party in New Hampshire, with Joe Biden as the sure winner.
• Super Tuesday, March 5, will be critical for both parties.
• Trump's theoretical rivals, Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley, show weakness and do not seem capable of challenging his leadership.
• The Democratic Party lacks a strong, consolidated candidate capable of mobilizing three important groups of voters: women, minorities, and young people.
• Biden is aiming for a second term despite having an approval rate of 40%.
• The primaries are predictable and will not clear up doubts about Biden's ability to mobilize voters.

Conclusion: The picture shows a race for the White House that seems to be defined from the beginning between Trump and Biden, with no clear adversaries for either. Even though Biden has a low approval rate, Trump does not appear to have strong opponents.

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