What would be the process to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate?
Discover the process and consequences of replacing Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate in the 2024 presidential election.
Posted on 22/07/2024 at 14:17
- Growing Movement to Replace Joe Biden
- Very Complicated Electoral Process
- Crucial Decision by the National Committee
The movement to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate continues to gain momentum within the party.
This would be the first time a president withdraws so late in the electoral process.
Biden could be the first candidate to withdraw after securing the majority of delegates.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has rules in place to replace Biden.
Joe Biden Replacement Process
Joe Biden must formally communicate his decision to withdraw to the DNC.
The DNC would hold an emergency meeting to establish the replacement process.
If Biden withdraws after the Democratic Convention, the DNC can hold a special convention.
However, this option is complicated due to state deadlines.
The DNC has decided to ratify Joe Biden as the candidate virtually before the convention.
States like Arkansas have very early deadlines, complicating the process further.
If Biden withdraws before the convention, his replacement will be decided there.
Biden controls 3,908 of the 3,939 delegates, influencing his potential replacement.
Joe Biden can release his delegates to vote for other candidates.
The winner would need the support of at least 1,976 delegates.
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If Biden decides to maintain his candidacy against the DNC, a Democratic civil war could arise.
The DNC could rewrite the rules to allow voting for another candidate.
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