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The first presidential debate is done and the aftermath has not been good for the incumbent, Joe Biden.

Some Democrat politicians and operatives reportedly texted CNN commentators with hopes that Mr Biden, 81, would step aside. Some floated the possibility of going to the White House and publicly stating concerns about him remaining as candidate.

But if Mr Biden were to drop out, it would be a free-for-all. There is no official mechanism for him or anyone else in the party to choose his successor, meaning Democrats would be left with an open (Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago from August 19-22.

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[–] werefreeatlast@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

Like I said, I'd vote for a rock at this point.

A O C

Bernie!

[–] RatzChatsubo@lemm.ee 1 points 4 months ago (2 children)
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[–] Audacious@sh.itjust.works 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Too many articles focusing on replacing Biden when they should be focusing on Trump being a federal convict walking around free.

[–] Pilferjinx@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Is it too much to ask for the most important office in the world not be held by an old demented man?

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[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago (4 children)

Biden can only be removed by Biden, but frankly, his performance last night was so terrible, he not only needs to stop the campaign, he should consider stepping down from office.

If he can't handle Trump in a debate, there's no way he's handling the duties of office.

As for who would replace him?

The DNC would push for Kamala Harris which would guarantee a Trump win.

The next two logical choices would be Gavin Newsom or Gretchen Whitmer.

But there are lots of good Democrats out there, Peter DeFazio, Jeff Merkley, Ron Wyden, Earl Blumenauer, all from Oregon.

If you're dead set on "ancient white guy", I hear Jerry Brown is still available. :)

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[–] dogslayeggs@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago (3 children)

This is the thing with a primary season. If something happens late in the season, then how do you go back and change the results from earlier in the season?

Let's say for instance Biden listens to all the "sky is falling" pundits and retires now. How does the DNC choose its candidate? I'm not very familiar with procedures for a closed system like that. Do they do an open convention and let the delegates vote on whoever they want? Do they have a list of candidates to vote one at the convention? Who makes up that list?

[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

If Biden dies of natural causes before the convention, they will use the convention to elect a new candidate. It’s pretty obvious Gavin Newsom has been positioning himself for such a scenario.

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[–] anon_8675309@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago (2 children)

There’s no time. Democrats, I swear, just can’t see past one election at a time. They’re literally not prepping someone else. What they think will happen is KH will be the next person and they’re flat wrong. She can’t win. But they’ll dig their heads in the sand and put her up anyway.

So, now, because they put an old guy up last time they’re stuck. They have zero choice but to run what the brung.

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