Staff Reports
According to seven senior sources from the Biden campaign, the White House, and the DNC who spoke to Reuters, Vice President Kamala Harris is being touted as the leading alternative to take over the top spot on the Democrat ticket from President Joe Biden. This leak to Reuters signifies a growing frustration within the Biden camp following a lackluster debate performance and increasing calls for Biden to step down.
This latest revelation marks the fourth damaging leak against Biden in just two days, with previous leaks exposing details about Biden’s nap schedule, staffers’ fear of his temper, and former President Obama’s doubts about Biden’s political capabilities. While the White House has dismissed the first two leaks as false, the continuous stream of damaging information is undoubtedly taking its toll on the struggling Biden team.
Kamala > Biden in the betting markets, first time ever pic.twitter.com/SPPjQaKEAc
— matthew sigel, recovering CFA (@matthew_sigel) July 3, 2024
Harris’s potential ascension to the top of the ticket is reportedly driven by her ability to inherit Biden’s campaign donations seamlessly and her strong name recognition, along with favorable polling numbers when pitted against former President Trump. However, challenges lie ahead for Harris, including her low approval rating of 39 percent and criticism for her failures as the border czar in addressing the ongoing crisis at the southern border.
Despite speculation about a potential transition of power, political experts suggest that Democrats may find it difficult to replace Biden due to the logistical challenges of altering ballots in all 50 states, reallocating campaign funds, and securing a viable replacement candidate who would likely face an uphill battle against incumbent Republicans. While some, like former DNC chair Donna Brazile, maintain that Biden remains the party’s nominee and will not be replaced, others, such as Democratic strategist Michael Trujillo, argue in favor of Harris’s strong position as Biden’s successor.
As the internal turmoil within the Democrat camp continues to unfold, the prospect of Harris taking the reins from Biden remains a topic of intense speculation and debate among political circles. Stay tuned for further developments as the drama surrounding Biden’s potential replacement unfolds.
