July 21st 2024.
Could Joe Biden be replaced as the Democratic Party leader before the US election in November? That is the question on many people's minds as intense pressure mounts for him to step down. Recent gaffes have sparked concerns about his mental and cognitive abilities, leading to increased scrutiny of his candidacy. And now, it seems that the pressure may be reaching a breaking point, with some speculating that he could be forced to give up his position as the leading Democratic Party nominee before the November US election.
A recent poll of 15,000 voters in vital swing states found that other candidates had an average three-point lead on Biden, suggesting that the 81-year-old may be on the brink. His performance at a NATO summit, where he referred to Volodymyr Zelensky as "President Putin" and Kamala Harris as "Vice President Trump," drew criticism and raised doubts about his ability to lead the country. This was further amplified by his rambling and incoherent performance in last month's debate against Donald Trump.
As fears continue to grow within his party that Trump could make a return to the White House if Biden doesn't step aside, the question now becomes who is most likely to take over as the Democratic Party leader. Let's take a closer look at some potential candidates.
Among the four alternative candidates who have been identified as potential replacements for Biden, Arizona's junior US senator Mark Kelly, Maryland governor Wes Moore, Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro, and Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer are currently leading the pack. Vice President Kamala Harris, who has also been mentioned as a possible replacement, is trailing behind the average alternatives.
However, it's not a guarantee that Harris would automatically become the nominee if Biden were to step down. Strategist Theryn Bond has stated that she would not have ownership of his delegates and would not automatically become the nominee because she wasn't on any primary ballots. This is in contrast to Biden, who was on the ballots during the primaries.
Bond also expressed concerns about Harris's ability to deliver a victory for the party, citing that the US may not be ready for a Black woman to be president. While Harris may seem like the most likely replacement on the surface, it's not that straightforward for her.
Another potential candidate is Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat from Arizona. Despite not being a well-known name until recently, a recent poll placed him in the top four leading candidates to replace Biden. Kelly, a combat pilot and astronaut with NASA, has been a senator since the 2020 elections. He has been unwavering in his support for Biden and Harris, urging voters to stick with them. However, he has also dismissed the polling results as potentially inaccurate.
Wes Moore, the governor of Maryland, is another potential replacement for Biden. Like Kelly, he is a combat veteran and has always supported Biden. However, some reports have suggested that his stock may have risen significantly as he works tirelessly to support the current Democratic leader.
In conclusion, the pressure for Biden to step down as the Democratic Party leader before the US election in November is mounting. And with potential candidates like Mark Kelly, Wes Moore, and Kamala Harris in the mix, it remains to be seen who will take over if Biden were to give up his position. Only time will tell.
Could Joe Biden be replaced as the Democratic Party leader before the US election in November? Recent events have raised questions about the 81-year-old's mental and cognitive abilities, leading to intense pressure for him to step down. With a critical poll showing other candidates with a lead over Biden, there is a possibility that he may be forced to give up his position as the leading Democratic Party nominee before the November election.
During a NATO summit, Biden's slip-up of referring to Volodymyr Zelensky as "President Putin" and Kamala Harris as "Vice President Trump" was heavily criticized. This, along with his rambling and incoherent performance during last month's debate against Donald Trump, has raised doubts about his ability to effectively contest the election. As fears within his party continue to grow about a potential return to the White House for Trump if Biden does not step aside, the question arises: who would take over as the Democratic Party leader?
A recent poll by BlueLabs Analytics showed that "nearly every tested Democrat perform[ed] better than the president," with four alternative candidates showing a five-point lead across swing states. These candidates include Mark Kelly, the junior US senator from Arizona, Wes Moore, the governor of Maryland, Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, and Gretchen Whitmer, the governor of Michigan. The current Vice President, Kamala Harris, also trailed behind these alternatives.
However, despite her role as Vice President, Harris would not automatically take over as the nominee if Biden were to step down. According to strategist Theryn Bond, she was not on any primary ballots and would not have ownership of Biden's delegates. Bond also stated that the US may not be ready for a Black woman to be president, and Harris may not be the one to lead the Democratic Party to victory.
One of the top four leading candidates to replace Biden, according to recent polls, is Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona. A former combat pilot and astronaut with NASA, Kelly has been in the Senate since 2020 and has been a strong supporter of Biden and Harris. He dismissed the polling results as potentially inaccurate and emphasized the importance of reelecting President Biden.
Another potential candidate is Wes Moore, the governor of Maryland and the youngest and only Black governor in the US. Like Kelly, Moore is a combat veteran and has always backed Biden. However, his own stock has risen as he works hard to support the current Democratic leader.
In the end, it is uncertain who would replace Biden as the Democratic Party leader, if he were to step down. The pressure and scrutiny he faces continue to grow, and only time will tell if he will remain as the leading nominee for the November election.
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