If not Biden, who?
Considering the uncertainty and risk associated with selecting an alternative nominee, would you support Biden withdrawing from the 2024 Presidential Election?
Since Joe Biden took office, there has been rampant speculation and public debate over his plans for reelection. As the incumbent Democrat, Biden has every right to run for another term as president, however, we must nominate the best candidate—given all that is at stake in this election.
Journalists and political commentators repeatedly cite polling data that suggests a majority of voters do not want to see a Trump/Biden rematch.1 However, primary results have demonstrated Biden overwhelmingly remains Democratic voters choice. Attempts by Dean Phillips and Marianne Williamson to replace Biden on the November Presidential Ballot have failed to persuade voters to abandon him. Biden has dominated the primary elections in early states—solidifying his role as the leader of the Democratic Party.2 Considering the near certainty of his renomination in August, only Biden can make the decision to remove his name from the ballot.
If Biden withdraws from the 2024 presidential election without a bulletproof plan to pass-the-baton to a Democratic successor, chaos within the party would likely ensue. To mitigate an embarrassing and divisive fight on the convention floor, an alternative nominee must be well-known and capable of attracting broad support.
In the event President Biden withdraws from the 2024 race, who should Democrats nominate instead? It is my opinion that Biden should remain the party’s presumptive nominee until Democrats can make the case for a specific alternative.
If President Biden doesn’t to run for a second-term, Democrats need a nominee with name recognition, a thorough understanding of foreign policy, and the qualities of a leader. But most importantly, a nominee capable of defeating Donald Trump.
Warmly,
Aden