After a failed debate with Republican candidate Donald Trump, many members of parliament called on Biden to withdraw his candidacy, and the BBC reminds that since Wednesday, the Democratic senator Peter Welch has joined their group. The media noted that Biden made several mistakes during his speech at the NATO summit on Thursday, including: calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “President Putin.”
“President Biden insists he will continue to run for office. However, recent events raise the question of how and who might replace him,” we read.
Vice President Kamala Harris, the face of the reproductive rights campaign and a loyal Biden ally, was listed by the BBC as the “obvious and increasingly popular candidate” to replace Biden in the party. However, the British broadcaster insists that although Harris is recognisable, he does not enjoy the support of voters. In polls, an average of 51% disapproved. Americans, and 37 percent support it.
Not just Kamala Harris. Governors are also on the list
Biden could be replaced by Democrat Gretchen Whitmer, who has become increasingly popular in the Midwest and is a two-time governor of Michigan. Many think he will run for the Democratic nomination in 2028, and he has made no secret of his political aspirations. It’s thanks to his efforts, among others, to protect access to Michigan abortions and introduce gun safety regulations.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is a supporter of Biden. He has also been mentioned as a possible candidate in 2028, but many Democrats believe he could replace Biden in the current campaign. In recent years, he has gained national recognition as a leading politician speaking on behalf of Democrats in the conservative media.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who ran for office in 2020 and is considered one of the best communications politicians in the Biden administration, also has presidential aspirations.
The BBC also highlighted growing support for Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who was previously his state’s attorney general. Last year, his major achievement was the rapid reconstruction of a bridge on a major highway in Pennsylvania.
In recent years, Illinois governor, billionaire and businessman JP Pritzker – heir to the Hyatt hotel chain – has become more popular.
The BBC lists Andy Beshear, the Democratic governor of the conservative state of Kentucky, Wes Moore of Maryland and senators Amy Klobuchar, Cory Booker and Raphael Warnock among other politicians who could run to replace Biden.
Michelle Obama is the only person likely to defeat Trump in the November election, according to a Reuters IPSOS poll released on Tuesday. However, the former first lady has repeatedly insisted that she has no presidential aspirations.