Amid calls for him to step away from his campaign, US President Joe Biden will be meeting with nearly all of the nation’s Democratic governors, including California’s Gavin Newsom, Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer, and Kentucky’s Andy Beshear. The meeting will be closed to the press, but several governors have publicly stated their support for Biden and are not considering the presidential nomination themselves. Despite growing pressure, Biden has reiterated that he has no plans to step aside.
Meanwhile, concerns about Donald Trump’s willingness to concede the election if he loses persist, with a majority of Americans doubting that he would accept defeat. During a recent poll, 71% of respondents expressed doubts about Trump conceding, while 78% believed Biden would accept the results.
Speculation about potential replacements for Biden, should he decide to step down, includes names like Gavin Newsom, Gretchen Whitmer, and Kamala Harris. However, no formal mechanism exists to replace Biden as the presumptive nominee, and the process would be unprecedented in modern US politics.
Additionally, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who is considered a possible replacement for Biden, expressed a desire to meet members of a far-right militia that plotted to kidnap and kill her in 2020. Whitmer’s book detailing the plot and other threats she has faced will be released soon.
Following Biden’s lackluster debate performance last week, White House efforts to shield him from missteps are unraveling, with critiques about his handling and age-related decline coming to the forefront. As the political landscape evolves, the future of Biden’s candidacy remains uncertain.
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