June 28th 2024.
Is it possible that Joe Biden might no longer be the leader of the Democratic Party before the upcoming US election in November? This is a question that has been raised after his lackluster performance in the first debate against Donald Trump. The debate, which took place in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday night, was a heated back and forth between the two candidates. However, it was widely agreed that Trump came out on top.
Biden, who is 81 years old, has faced criticism from his own party and there are now renewed calls for him to step down as the party's nominee. There is growing fear within the party that if he remains as the candidate, Trump could secure another term in the White House. This has led to speculation about who could potentially take over as the Democratic Party leader and the likelihood of Biden actually being replaced. Let's take a closer look.
There are several names being thrown around as potential replacements for Biden. Among them are California governor Gavin Newsom, vice president Kamala Harris, and Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer. Other Democratic governors who have been mentioned as possible successors include Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker, Colorado governor Jared Polis, and Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro.
Gavin Newsom is a businessman who has been serving as the governor of California since 2019. His name has risen to the top of the list of potential replacements for Biden, but he has quickly dismissed any rumors and stated that he would never turn his back on President Biden. He reaffirmed his support for Biden after the debate, saying "we have his back" and that they are all in this together.
As for Kamala Harris, who is currently the vice president, she would be the most likely replacement for Biden given her position as his deputy. However, she would not automatically become the nominee if Biden were to step down. Additionally, Democratic strategist Theryn Bond believes that the US is not ready for a Black woman to be president and therefore, Harris would not be able to lead the party to victory.
Another potential replacement is Gretchen Whitmer, the governor of Michigan. A lawyer by profession, she has described herself as a progressive Democrat and gained national attention when she delivered the party's response to the State of the Union address by then-president Trump. Michigan is considered a key swing state and was a crucial victory for the Democrats in the last election.
The question remains, how likely is it that Joe Biden could actually be replaced? While there have been concerns about his performance and age (81), it would require him to voluntarily withdraw from the race for someone else to take over. However, this is highly unlikely as Biden has stated that he has no plans to quit and believes he did well in the debate. Despite some concerns, it is also unlikely that he would be abandoned by his closest allies.
If, by some chance, Biden were to drop out before he is officially nominated in August, it would essentially become a free-for-all among the Democrats. There is no established process for choosing a successor, and with most of Biden's rivals winning little to no delegates in the nomination process, they would all be starting from scratch.
In light of these uncertainties, some bookmakers have even slashed the odds on Biden resigning. If he were to step down, the current governor of California, Gavin Newsom, is seen as a potential replacement. However, it is important to note that this is all speculation and it is ultimately up to Biden to decide whether or not he will continue as the Democratic Party's nominee.
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