Amid the flurry of activities at the Republican National Convention, significant developments within the Democratic Party have stirred speculation about President Joe Biden’s future as the party’s nominee. Reports have surfaced that several prominent Democrats are quietly discussing a potential pathway for Biden to step aside, paving the way for a new contender.
A recent poll obtained by Politico indicates that Arizona Senator Mark Kelly has gained substantial traction as a potential replacement for Biden. This revelation comes as California Representative Adam Schiff publicly called for Biden to withdraw his bid for reelection earlier this week.
The Democratic Party is proceeding with plans to conduct a virtual vote in early August to formally nominate Biden, ahead of the convention scheduled to open two weeks later. However, according to the BlueLabs poll, Kelly is one of four candidates who are polling ahead of Biden by approximately five percentage points in crucial battleground states. The other candidates include Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Interestingly, Vice President Kamala Harris also outperforms Biden in the poll but remains behind the average alternative candidate. The survey further reveals that 60% of Democratic respondents seeking an alternative candidate prioritize finding someone who can defeat former President Donald Trump.
The momentum for a Biden replacement is echoed in an AP-NORC poll released this week, which indicates that nearly two-thirds of Democrats believe Biden should withdraw from the race to allow another candidate to take his place. Concerns about Biden’s mental capability to effectively serve as president have also been highlighted, with only about 3 in 10 Democrats expressing high confidence in his abilities, a slight decrease from earlier polls.
While these polls signal growing discontent within the Democratic base regarding Biden’s candidacy, the party remains poised to navigate these challenges in the lead-up to the upcoming election. As discussions intensify, all eyes are on the evolving dynamics within the Democratic leadership and the potential emergence of new contenders like Mark Kelly on the national stage.
Amid the flurry of activities at the Republican National Convention, significant developments within the Democratic Party have stirred speculation about President Joe Biden’s future as the party’s nominee. Reports have surfaced that several prominent Democrats are quietly discussing a potential pathway for Biden to step aside, paving the way for a new contender.
A recent poll obtained by Politico indicates that Arizona Senator Mark Kelly has gained substantial traction as a potential replacement for Biden. This revelation comes as California Representative Adam Schiff publicly called for Biden to withdraw his bid for reelection earlier this week.
The Democratic Party is proceeding with plans to conduct a virtual vote in early August to formally nominate Biden, ahead of the convention scheduled to open two weeks later. However, according to the BlueLabs poll, Kelly is one of four candidates who are polling ahead of Biden by approximately five percentage points in crucial battleground states. The other candidates include Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Interestingly, Vice President Kamala Harris also outperforms Biden in the poll but remains behind the average alternative candidate. The survey further reveals that 60% of Democratic respondents seeking an alternative candidate prioritize finding someone who can defeat former President Donald Trump.
The momentum for a Biden replacement is echoed in an AP-NORC poll released this week, which indicates that nearly two-thirds of Democrats believe Biden should withdraw from the race to allow another candidate to take his place. Concerns about Biden’s mental capability to effectively serve as president have also been highlighted, with only about 3 in 10 Democrats expressing high confidence in his abilities, a slight decrease from earlier polls.
While these polls signal growing discontent within the Democratic base regarding Biden’s candidacy, the party remains poised to navigate these challenges in the lead-up to the upcoming election. As discussions intensify, all eyes are on the evolving dynamics within the Democratic leadership and the potential emergence of new contenders like Mark Kelly on the national stage.