Will Joe Biden be removed from the presidential race?

• Biden stumbles in crucial debate.
• Democrats consider possible replacements.
• Kamala Harris and Governor Newsom stand out.

The recent debate between President Joe Biden and his Republican rival, Donald Trump, has created bitterness in the hearts of the Democratic Party.

Errors and setbacks marked Biden’s actions, generating concern among his ranks.

With less than five months until the elections, alternative names are beginning to be considered to lead the Democratic candidacy.

Sources close to the party mention three possible replacements: Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom and Gretchen Whitmer.

Will Biden be removed from presidential race?

Kamala Harris, current Vice President is an obvious choice due to her position and its ability to appeal to two key groups: African Americans and women.

At 59, Harris would not raise the same concerns about her age as Biden, 81.

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However, her popularity is not the highest within the electorate, which complicates her candidacy.

On the other hand, Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, has been the subject of talk about a possible primary challenge to Biden.

Gavin Newsom endorses Biden

Alex Wagner presses Gov. Gavin Newsom on questions about whether Biden should step down.

Newsom: “You don’t turn your back because of one performance. What kind of party does that?

“This president has delivered. We need to deliver for him at this moment.” pic.twitter.com/J5G9XGNYWn

—MSNBC (@MSNBC) June 28, 2024

After the debate, Newsom was firm in his support for Biden’s re-election, trying to quell rumors of a last-minute change.

“You don’t turn your back on one performance,” Newsom said, apparently addressing his fellow Democrats. “What kind of party does that? This president has delivered. We need to deliver for him right now.”

Newsom appeared in post-debate coverage on MSNBC, reaffirming his support for the president, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

His intervention partially calmed the waters, but talk of his possible candidacy resurfaced with force.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is another name being mentioned as a possible alternative.

Whitmer has gained recognition for her stewardship of Michigan, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her main disadvantage is its limited national reach, something they are already trying to remedy.

Although she has not commented on the possibility of replacing Biden, his name continues to resonate among Democrats.

Biden’s debate performance sparked a «five-alarm attack» within the party, according to insiders.

The president’s confusion and omissions during the debate raised concerns about his ability to continue in the election race.

Donald Trump, for his part, took advantage of Biden’s mistakes to strengthen his position, according to the Efe agency.

The former Republican president remains a polarizing figure, but he maintains strong support among his followers.

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