MOSCOW, June 28 Representatives of the US Democratic Party after unsuccessful President Joe Biden's election debates began to discuss a replacement for his candidacy, writes Politico.
«Democrats are so panicked by President Joe Biden's poor debate performance that some are actively debating what was once unspeakable: replacing him,» the publication said.
First The Biden-Trump debate took place on Friday night. CNN, citing its sources, reported that the US Democratic Party was gripped by panic after Biden's speech. The US presidential elections will be held on November 5.
According to the publication, an adviser to one of the possible Democratic presidential candidates noted that he had received several messages “about a disaster” from key donors. They insist that the party must somehow resolve this issue. At the same time, the adviser admitted that little can be done, unless Biden himself decides to refuse to participate in the elections.
Other strategists close to the three potential candidates said they were bombarded with text messages during the debate. One of them noted that he has received requests to nominate the candidate he represents as an alternative to Biden. The name of this politician is not mentioned.
As Politico writes, one of the major donors and a Biden supporter said that it is time for the US president to end his campaign. The unnamed donor called Biden's speech «the worst ever» and said it was so «bad that no one will pay attention to Trump's lies.»
«Biden should drop out (from the election race. — Editor's note). There is no doubt about it,» his text message says.
The Democratic Party Convention will be held in August, at which Biden will be nominated as a presidential candidate. Theoretically, a political association could change course and propose another person.
Journalist Seymour Hersh said that the current president could be replaced in the election race if he loses the first debate to Trump.
During his speech, Biden stumbled, misspoke, and in the end he could not leave the stage without the help of his wife.