2024-07-06 05:33:29
US Vice President Kamala Harris has become the subject of discussion among Democrats as a possible replacement for Joe Biden in the upcoming presidential election if he decides not to run for a second term.
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports this.
While Biden has shown no signs of dropping out of the race following his poor debate performance, some Democrats are considering options to replace him, with Harris the most likely candidate.
Journalists write that this choice is fraught with risks, since Harris’s rating in the polls is as low as Biden’s. However, she is popular among Democrats, especially among women and black voters.
Since the debate, Harris has become a vocal defender of Biden. She gave several interviews immediately after his faltering performance, trying to ease the panic among Democrats. She then went on a tour to burnish Biden’s image, urging voters, donors, and celebrities to judge the president on his accomplishments, not his debates.
Harris and her allies are seeking to show their loyalty to Biden, according to people close to the vice president. She will continue to travel and support his candidacy.
The WSJ notes that if Biden drops out of the race before the nomination, Harris will have certain advantages. Among potential Democratic candidates such as California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, and Senators Raphael Warnock of Georgia and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, Harris will be able to tap into funds already raised by Biden’s campaign committee. She will also have the support of key figures, including influential Representative Jim Clyburn.
Let us recall that in late June, Biden and former US President Donald Trump participated in the first presidential debate on CNN. Many experts noted that Biden’s performance was unsuccessful due to his slowness and frequent stutters. After the debate, American media reported panic among Democrats and discussions of a possible replacement for Biden in the election race.
Earlier, Cursor reported that Kamala Harris is concerned that Biden could be replaced by a white candidate.