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.
Once again, we agree.
Why always with the old white men, when we have prominent politicians like Yang, Buttigieg, Klobuchar? And as for Bernie, if you want a firebrand whoβs going to alienate moderates, why not AOC? Well, sheβs too young to run, but sheβs not the only truly liberal option. Warren is old enough, progressive enough, and a woman. But, no, Bernie Bros gotta Bro.
Iβm honestly trying to think of who they could run this late and Iβm coming up short. Gavin Newsom is terrible idea in my opinion. Like you said, AOC is too young. Kamala Harris? People hate her.
The age specifics might be important. AOC turns 35 in October, before sheβd take office if elected. And therefore might actually be eligible.
That would be the sort of legal battle that I could see taking too long to resolve.
Tim Walz. Minnesota has been kicking ass with progressive legislation these past few years, and here in Minnesota weβve been wondering if heβs been quietly trying to get his name out there to run for President. (And the general consensus is that we donβt want to lose him as governor, but I guess weβll give him up to save US democracy, lol.) On paper heβs fairly moderate too.
Iβve never even heard of him and Iβm more politically in the know than a lot of people.
Agreed, and agreed.
Why not Klobuchar? Sheβs got some national recognition from the 2019/20 cycle, politics are acceptable to moderates, progressive (enough), and sheβd eat Trump for lunch in debates and on social media. Plus, sheβs from the Midwest, and might pick up some folks for regional loyalty, and could play against the βslick New Yorkerβ which might still work.
The bases are going to vote party lines. I think undecideds and wavering moderates are the pick-up points, and I think Klobuchar could do that.
I like Yangβs politics, but heβs got a popularity problem, and Buttigieg - Trump would just harp on his sexual orientation, and Iβm not confident enough that Americaβs ready yet to vote for a gay president. Hell, we canβt even get a woman into office.
IMO Klobucharβs the safest bet against Trump.
Klobuchar is definitely a good idea. Although Iβm not convinced that replacing Biden this late in the game is going to save the presidency either. I donβt know what should be done.
Trump wonβt agree to a debate with a new candidate. I doubt that there be another debate at all as is.
