"Jason Palmer's Upset Victory Over Biden in American Samoa: What It Means for U.S. Territories"

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Jason Palmer, a relatively unknown Democratic presidential candidate, unexpectedly won the Democratic primary in American Samoa, narrowly defeating President Biden by 11 votes. Although this victory doesn't significantly impact Biden's overall campaign, it has brought attention to Palmer, a Baltimore entrepreneur with a background in technology and education. Palmer's campaign focused on American Samoa, where he appeared via Zoom and impressed voters by speaking in the Samoan language. This underdog win has given Palmer a sudden spotlight in the Democratic primary race.
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