July 12th 2024.
Could Joe Biden potentially be replaced as the leader of the Democratic Party before the upcoming US election in November? This question has been circulating among members of his own party, who are becoming increasingly concerned about his mental and cognitive abilities after a series of gaffes.
During a recent press conference at a NATO summit, Biden referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as "President Putin" and Vice President Kamala Harris as "Vice President Trump." This came after a rambling and incoherent performance during last month's debate against Donald Trump, raising doubts about his ability to effectively contest the election. As a result, there have been calls for him to step down as the party's nominee.
The growing fear within the party is that if Biden does not step aside, Trump could be re-elected. This raises the question of who would take over as the Democratic Party leader, and how likely is it that Biden could actually be replaced? Democratic strategist Theryn Bond has named three potential successors: California Governor Gavin Newsom, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Other governors, such as Illinois' J.B. Pritzker, Colorado's Jared Polis, and Pennsylvania's Josh Shapiro, have also been mentioned as possible replacements.
Among the potential candidates, Harris is seen as the most likely replacement due to her current role as vice president. However, it is important to note that even if Biden were to step down, Harris would not automatically become the nominee as she was not on any primary ballots. There have also been concerns raised about the country's readiness for a Black woman to be president, with some strategists saying that Harris would not be able to deliver a victory for the party.
Another name that has been thrown into the mix is California Governor Gavin Newsom. However, he has quickly dismissed any rumors and pledged his support for Biden. Similarly, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who rose to prominence after delivering the party's response to Trump's State of the Union address, has also been mentioned as a potential replacement.
But how likely is it that Biden could actually be replaced? While there have been discussions among senior Democratic leaders about whether he should continue, it is highly unlikely that he will voluntarily withdraw. Despite concerns about his age and performance, Biden has shown no intention of quitting and has even dismissed any thoughts of resignation.
One of the main factors complicating the possibility of replacing Biden is the fact that he already has enough delegates to secure the nomination. In the unlikely event that he does drop out, it would essentially become a free-for-all among the Democrats, as there is no established mechanism for electing a successor. This would put all of Biden's former rivals, who did not win any delegates in the nomination process, on equal footing.
Despite Biden's apparent refusal to be affected by his recent shaky performances, some bookmakers have slashed the odds on him resigning. If this were to happen, it is believed that Newsom would be the most likely replacement. However, it is important to note that this scenario is highly unlikely and Biden is expected to continue as the Democratic Party's nominee for the upcoming election.
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