It’s been three weeks since President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance, which prompted public and private calls from Democrats for him to step aside.
Biden has repeatedly resisted those calls, even as the count of Democratic lawmakers calling for his removal continues to rise.
It’s unlikely that Democrats can expel Biden without his consent — convention delegates are chosen because of their loyalty to their candidate, and Biden has won the right to help select virtually all pledged convention delegates.
However, Democratic Party rules outline what would happen if Biden withdraws before being formally nominated (which is scheduled to happen in a “virtual roll call” before the convention), or if there is a vacancy on the national ticket after Biden officially secure the position. appointment.
Please note that if this unprecedented situation were to occur, it is possible that the party could vote to change any of the rules regarding candidate replacement. And if the situation arises after the convention, it’s possible that state laws could complicate efforts to replace Biden on specific votes.
See what could happen if Biden ended his candidacy:
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