The first debate between US President Joe Biden and Republican candidate Donald Trump was full of all sorts of wrong ideas. Biden's shaky performance has been the subject of discussion. While some have criticized Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump, others have questioned what would happen if Biden decided at the last minute to step down as party leader.
Now let me explain in more detail.
If Joe Biden were to withdraw his nomination, the 50 state delegates would have to find a replacement as soon as possible. They would likely meet in a nominating convention to formally appoint a candidate, who would then be chosen based on the votes.
Who are the candidates?
Names being floated as possible candidates to represent the party include Vice President Kamala Harris, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.
Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) predicts that former First Lady Michelle Obama will succeed Joe Biden as president.
“There's an 80%+ chance that the Democrats are going to remove Joe Biden from the nomination and nominate Michelle Obama instead because Biden performed so badly tonight that Democrats across the country are in complete free fall and complete panic,” Cruz said on the podcast.
Has this happened before?
In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson shocked the nation with his decision to withdraw. He made the announcement in the middle of the Vietnam War.
What is Joe Biden saying?
President Joe Biden has stated his intention to defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming November election.
Speaking at the rally, Biden said, “Needless to say, I'm not younger. I don't walk as lightly, I don't talk as smoothly, I don't debate as well. I wouldn't be running again if I didn't truly believe I could do this job. The stakes are too high.” The remarks came a day after Biden's heated debate with President Donald Trump.
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