Will Joe Biden drop out of re-election bid? Democrats reportedly looking for his replacement

Joe Biden’s performance during the last US presidential debate against Donald Trump has raised questions about whether the president should continue seeking re-election. Are they looking for his replacement?

Biden, 81, became the oldest US president to hold the officeHowever, the last debate was not a victory for the current president, as Trump – 78 – seemed to be more serene and lucid compared to his Democratic rival, so the questions began.

According to a post-debate poll commissioned by CBS, 72 percent of registered voters believe Biden lacks the “mental and cognitive” skills necessary to be president of the United States. About half of voters have the same opinion of Trump.

Even more worrying, 46 percent of registered Democratic voters now believe Biden should not run, marking a 10 percent increase since Februaryso the question has arisen, who would replace Biden if he were to drop out of the race?

Khamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris, who would already have the position of successor in case Biden dies or has some disability that forces him to leave the post, She made history as the first woman to hold the post. She could be the first to be chosen should the current president drop out of the race.

Gavin Newsom

California Governor Gavin Newsom defended Biden after the debate: “You don’t turn your back on him” [a un candidato] for a performance. What kind of party does that?” he said.

Newsom has experience in the business sector and previously served as mayor of San Francisco. before being elected governor of California, the most populous and prosperous state in the United States.

Gretchen Whitmer

Whitmer remains popular in Michigan, a swing state, and there had been speculation that she might run for president in 2028. Following the latest debate between Trump and Biden, the digital outlet Politico cited an anonymous source who claimed that Whitmer expressed concern that Biden could no longer win in Michigan.