Convincing Biden to step down will require the cooperation of his wife, first lady Jill Biden, who plays an active role in managing the president’s day-to-day life and public appearances.

Who could replace Biden as presidential candidate?

yes bEden withdraws his presidential candidacy Before the Democratic National Convention in mid-August, his delegates could vote to replace him at the event.

Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris would be one of the most obvious candidates to replace Biden. However, if the president were to step down, his delegates would not automatically switch to him, and he would still have to win a majority of delegates at the Democratic National Convention.

Gavin Newsom

California Governor Gavin Newsom is another name being discussed who could replace Joe Biden if he withdraws from the presidential race.

Newsom has attracted more national attention, including a prime-time debate against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2023. “I will never turn my back on President Biden. I don’t know any Democrat in my party who would do that,” Gavin said at the end of Thursday’s debate.

Gretchen Whitmer

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer not only won the election she ran in by a landslide, she also restricted guns and championed abortion and universal access to child care.

Whitmer’s leadership on progressive issues and growing recognition make her a strong candidate to replace Biden.

Josh Shapiro

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro came to Biden’s defense after some called for him to replace the president on the Democratic ticket following the presidential debates.

“I think Joe Biden had a bad debate, but that doesn’t change the fact that Donald Trump was a bad president,” Shapiro said on “Morning Joe.”