A poor debate performance has fuelled Democrat unease about Mr Biden's candidacy.

The first presidential debate is done and the aftermath has not been good for the incumbent, Joe Biden.

Some Democrat politicians and operatives reportedly texted CNN commentators with hopes that Mr Biden, 81, would step aside. Some floated the possibility of going to the White House and publicly stating concerns about him remaining as candidate.

But if Mr Biden were to drop out, it would be a free-for-all. There is no official mechanism for him or anyone else in the party to choose his successor, meaning Democrats would be left with an open (Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago from August 19-22.

  • girlfreddy@lemmy.caOP
    2310·
    5 months ago

    They asked the question because …

    Some Democrat politicians and operatives reportedly texted CNN commentators with hopes that Mr Biden, 81, would step aside.

    That’s from the summary and article, if you had bothered to read it.

    • androogee (they/she)@midwest.socialEnglish
      96·
      5 months ago

      Treating the opinions of any asshole with a cell phone as “news” is one of the leading causes of the downfall of civilization.

      That’s from common fucking sense, if you bothered to have any.