Who could replace Biden if he withdraws from the election

US Vice President Kamala Harris is considered the most likely alternative to replace Joe Biden if he decides to withdraw from the presidential election.

This is reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to Reuters.

The publication cites seven high-ranking sources in Biden's campaign, the White House, and the Democratic National Committee.

Several influential Democrats have put forward alternatives to Biden besides Harris, including popular Democratic cabinet members and governors. But, according to Reuters sources, this is just wishful thinking, and Harris is the most likely alternative to Biden.

The interlocutors of the publication said that if the vice president is nominated as the Democratic candidate, she will receive the money raised by Biden and inherit the campaign infrastructure.

In addition, Kamala Harris has the highest recognition and rating among other Democrats.

According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, Harris is behind Republican Donald Trump by one percentage point, 42% to 43%, a difference within the poll's margin of error.

Harris has also already been vetted nationally, particularly by Republicans. But among Democrats, there are doubts that Harris will be able to defeat Trump in the election.

On the other hand, Democratic Party strategists point out that rejecting Harris's candidacy as the first black female vice president would lead to a negative reaction from black voters.

Kamala Harris's aides reject the possibility of her nomination instead of Biden.

Author - Serhii Kolomiets, 04/07/2024