For Galaxy -- he won because his opponent was a WOMAN, not widely known in USA politics (even though Vice Pres) and a chunk of voters there have macho disease, and struggle to consider voting for a woman, especially one who unfortunately has a slightly screechy voice.
Had Michelle Obama been persuaded to run instead of poor doddery old Joe, her history of Barack's stint as PoTUS might well have overcome that -- the Chump camp were afraid of her attraction to voters as she is a gifted speaker, powerful delivery, and would have wiped the floor with him in debates.
Here's a thought .... maybe we grandparents have a use!
Support and friendship for those whose lives have been affected by estrangement.

