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Who Will Replace Joe Biden? The Democrats in a Panic

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Could Joe Biden be replaced? Find out the top contenders and the drama unfolding within the Democratic party!

As the speculations grow, the Democratic party finds itself in a frenzy over the potential replacement for President Joe Biden. The list of contenders to take over from Biden is headed by none other than his vice-president, Kamala Harris. Democratic governors such as California's Gavin Newsom and Michigan's are also in the mix, stirring up discussions and debates within the party. With Biden facing criticism for his recent debate performance, calls for a new candidate are intensifying. The pressure is mounting on Biden to step aside and make way for a stronger competitor who can take on the challenges ahead.

In November 2022, The Economist voiced a strong opinion that Biden, after a long career in public service, should not seek re-election as president. The party is facing a crucial decision on whether to continue with Biden or explore other options. Top Democrats have urged Biden to reconsider his bid for re-election, citing concerns over his ability to compete effectively. While Democratic rules make it challenging to replace a nominee without consent, the discussions around Biden's potential replacement are gaining momentum.

Amidst the chaos, Biden remains determined to press on with his re-election bid. Despite the calls for him to step down following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump, he stands firm in his resolve to lead the party. The tension within the Democratic camp continues to escalate, with debates on how a new nominee could be chosen if Biden were to step aside becoming more intense. The Democrats are facing a critical juncture in deciding the future of their presidential candidacy and the path they will take towards the upcoming elections.

In the aftermath of the tense debates and growing pressure on Joe Biden, the Democratic party is at a crossroads, with the spotlight on the potential contenders to replace him. The discussions around Biden's future as the party's nominee and the dynamics within the Democratic camp are shaping the political landscape as the elections draw nearer. Will Biden step aside, and if so, who will emerge as the new face of the Democratic party? The drama unfolds, and the fate of the upcoming elections hangs in the balance.

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Who could replace Joe Biden? The Democratic contenders (Financial Times)

The contenders to replace Biden start with his vice-president, Kamala Harris. Several Democratic governors, including California's Gavin Newsom and Michigan's ...

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It's risky, but Joe Biden needs to give way to someone who can beat ... (The Guardian)

The president had one job: to prove he was strong enough to take on his predecessor. Now Democrats must act, for America's sake – and the world's, ...

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Joe Biden should now give way to an alternative candidate (The Economist)

IN NOVEMBER 2022 The Economist said that, after a lifetime of public service, Joe Biden should not seek re-election as president.

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Democrats panic as Biden stumbles in bad-tempered debate with ... (Financial Times)

Top Democrats have called on Joe Biden to halt his bid for re-election after his stumbling performance in the presidential debate with Donald Trump ...

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Who could replace Joe Biden? Here are six possibilities (The Guardian)

With Biden not yet officially endorsed as Democratic presidential candidate, it is in theory open to the party to choose another candidate.

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Joe Biden's Presidential Debate Disaster Was Accurate on MSNBC (Variety)

MSNBC accurately covered Joe Biden's disastrous presidential debate performance against Donald Trump Thursday night.

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Can Joe Biden Be Replaced as the Nominee? Here's How It Could ... (TIME)

Here are the scenarios for how a Democrat other than Biden could still become the party's presidential nominee.

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Democrats struggle to respond to Biden debate performance (NPR)

Democrats spent the hours following the first presidential debate dodging questions about President Biden's fitness to lead the party and struggling to ...

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Joe Biden: Could the Democrats replace him as US election ... (Sky News)

There are ways to replace a nominee if they die, resign or are incapacitated, but forcing Mr Biden out would mean delegates choosing another candidate. It ...

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Democrats are talking about replacing Joe Biden. That wouldn't be ... (NBC News)

Democratic Party rules make it almost impossible to replace nominees without their consent, let alone smoothly substitute in someone else.

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Re-energized Biden comes out swinging after dreadful Trump debate (Aljazeera.com)

Biden said he 'fully intends' to win upcoming election in speech at a campaign rally, waving aside calls to step down.

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Joe Biden vows to stay in fight with Trump as pressure to quit mounts (Financial Times)

Joe Biden said on Friday that he was pressing on with his re-election bid despite mounting calls by Democrats for him to bow out after a disastrous debate ...

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Trump Biden debate fact checked (BBC News)

Donald Trump and Joe Biden have fielded questions on a wide range of election issues in a televised CNN presidential debate in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Biden addresses poor debate performance, attacks Trump at ... (KABC-TV)

Joe Biden Friday held a campaign rally Friday after Thursday night's presidential debate designed to follow up on an expected strong performance.

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3 reasons it would be tough for Democrats to replace Joe Biden on ... (PBS NewsHour)

President Joe Biden's halting debate performance has led some in his own party to begin questioning whether he should be replaced on the ballot before ...

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Biden bounces back from bad debate with energetic Raleigh rally (NPR)

RALEIGH, N.C. — Hours after a disappointing debate performance that had some Democrats openly contemplate his removal from the ticket, President Joe Biden ...

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Biden addresses his disastrous performance: 'I don't debate as well ... (Politico)

RALEIGH, North Carolina — President Joe Biden attempted to calm the panic about the viability of his candidacy in the hours after his disastrous debate ...

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If Joe Biden can't be the Democratic nominee, who should replace ... (The Washington Post)

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Inside Biden's Debate Disaster and the Scramble to Quell ... (TIME)

As President Joe Biden was going over his final notes with his inner circle and getting ready to debate Donald Trump on June 27 in Atlanta, his wife slipped ...

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Democrats Ask Who Can Make Joe Biden Step Aside (New York Magazine)

Democrats watched the first Donald Trump-Joe Biden debate and stared into the abyss. Now they ask if he's a lost cause and who, if anyone, can force him to ...

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Why it would be tough to replace Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket ... (The Times of Israel)

As party weighs options after US president's debate flop, long list of candidates-in-waiting and legal challenges touted by conservative groups could ...

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Biden acknowledges weak debate performance as Democratic ... (CNN)

President Joe Biden's campaign insisted Friday he will not drop out of the 2024 race, but fractures between the president's orbit insisting on trudging ...

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Joe Biden addresses debate blunders but says he can beat Trump ... (The Guardian)

'I don't debate as well as I used to, but I know what I do know. I know how to tell the truth,' the president said.

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Joe Biden defends debate performance, saying 'I know how to do ... (Euronews)

Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged that Biden had a "slow start," as several Democrats raised concerns over whether he was fit enough to beat Trump ...

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The most realistic way to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic ... (The Conversation AU)

Within minutes of the conclusion of this week's presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, it became clear to many that the 81-year-old Biden ...

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Iowa Democrats like Tom Harkin want Joe Biden to release ... (desmoinesregister.com)

While many Democrats expressed deep concern after President Biden's debate against Donald Trump, state party leaders staunchly defended him.

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Who could plausibly replace Joe Biden? (The Economist)

In 2020 Democratic leaders selected Ms Whitmer, governor for barely a year, to deliver the rebuttal to Donald Trump's state-of-the-union address. Ms Whitmer's ...

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Democrats contemplate the unthinkable: nudging aside Joe Biden (Financial Times)

The first lady may hold the decisive vote on whether the president stays in the race.

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The U.S. Presidential Debate: Joe Biden and Donald Trump (Leger)

Following the presidential debate in the USA, we surveyed U.S. residents to understand their opinions and the debate's viewership.

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What would happen if Joe Biden or Donald Trump leaves his party's ... (NBC 6 South Florida)

What would happen if either candidate, for whatever reason, is unable to run as the nominee?

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American media heavyweights tell president: it's time to quit (The Guardian)

There are Democratic leaders better equipped to present clear, compelling and energetic alternatives to a second Trump presidency … It's too big a bet to simply ...

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Biden Gets Up After His Debate Meltdown (The New Yorker)

Evan Osnos on Joe Biden's dismal debate performance, the political instincts that have long shaped his decision-making, and where these instincts may lead.

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Can Biden bounce back from rough debate? (WLS-TV)

Who won the debate? Democrats described President Joe Biden's debate performance on Thursday as anywhere from "wobbly" to "disappointing."

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Biden vows to fight on and beat Trump after shaky debate (BBC News)

The president says he would not run if he could not do the job, after his debate performance sparked concern among Democrats.

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Joe Biden tries to calm nerves of wealthy backers after debate debacle (Financial Times)

President met with Democratic donors amid calls for him to step aside over concerns about his fitness.

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Can Biden bounce back from rough debate? (KFSN-TV)

Who won the debate? Democrats described President Joe Biden's debate performance on Thursday as anywhere from "wobbly" to "disappointing."

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Joe Biden appeals to donors as concerns persist over his troubling ... (Hindustan Times)

Joe Biden is looking to recapture his mojo and reassure donors at a Saturday fundraiser that he is fully up to the challenge of beating Donald Trump.

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Can Biden bounce back from rough debate? (WPVI-TV)

Who won the debate? Democrats described President Joe Biden's debate performance on Thursday as anywhere from "wobbly" to "disappointing."

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Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins call for Biden to quit the race (NewsNation Now)

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has become the second major newspaper in a day to call on President Joe Biden to end his reelection bid, calling it the ...

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Can Biden bounce back from rough debate? (WABC-TV)

Who won the debate? Democrats described President Joe Biden's debate performance on Thursday as anywhere from "wobbly" to "disappointing."

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Joe Biden delivers “one of the worst debate performances in modern ... (The Economist)

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After poor debate performance, Biden pushing donors to keep ... (The Times of Israel)

While US President believes he is up to the task of beating Trump and serving 4 more years, Democratic donors are considering possible replacements.

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'I understand the concern': Biden seeks to calm nervous donors after ... (Politico)

RED BANK, New Jersey — Instead of taking a post-debate victory lap, President Joe Biden spent Saturday personally reassuring high-powered donors that he was ...

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Joe Biden to drop out of US Presidential race against Donald Trump ... (Livemint)

President Biden had scheduled family photo session at Camp David, spoke with historian Jon Meacham before heading there. Attended a private campaign event ...

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White House Pushes Back On Report That Joe Biden Plans To ... (Deadline)

The White House is pushing back on an NBC News report that Joe Biden is planning to discuss the future of his campaign with family members at Camp David on ...

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