Can Democrats replace Biden after the debate with Trump: a political scientist explained the nuances

Can Democrats Replace Biden After Debates with Trump: Political Scientist Explains the Nuances Dzvenislava Moshovskaya

Pre-election debates took place in the United States on June 28. Joe Biden admitted that they were unsuccessful for him. Because of this, there was a discussion about whether he would remain a presidential candidate from the Democratic Party.

About this 24 Channel was told by political scientist Andrei Vigirinsky, noting that in matters relating to the electoral process, the United States has very clear rules. Without the voluntary consent of the presidential candidate who won the primaries, it is impossible to eliminate him.

The candidacy of Joseph Biden

Biden stated publicly that he does not plan to withdraw from the election race. Vigirinsky noted that this happened before the debate. Several months ago, the candidacy of Michelle Obama was discussed in the United States, but she did not participate in the preparations for the elections because she had previously stated that she did not want to do so.

There is no strong candidate in the Democratic Party who would compete with Biden and have the necessary support,” the political scientist emphasized.

He believes , that the Democratic Party and American politics in general is facing a crisis.

Biden's refusal

If Biden decides to withdraw his candidacy before the US elections, the next candidate should be the one who receives a majority of delegate votes to elect a new representative from the Democratic Party.

“Delegates must vote for those candidates who took part in the primaries,” noted Andrei Vigirinsky.