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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has distributed talking points asserting that Joe Biden will remain the party’s nominee for president, dismissing rumors of a possible replacement. The circulated documents suggest there is no procedural means of replacing the nominee. However, party insiders confirm there is indeed a process for replacing Biden post-convention, should he voluntarily step down, with the DNC chair nominating a replacement in consultation with key party figures.
Democratic National Committee Suggests No Procedural Means to Replace Biden
Recently circulated talking points by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) indicate there may be no procedural means to replace President Joe Biden as the party’s nominee. This follows as Biden’s campaign aims to ease anxious Democrats. However, some insiders believe the DNC is downplaying the existing process if Biden steps aside.
The DNC Asserts Biden as the Sole Eligible Nominee
According to DNC’s recent talking points, “Joe Biden will be the Democratic Party’s nominee for president,” dismissing any other discussions as distractions. Despite Biden’s insistence on remaining in the race, speculations continue about the process of replacing him post the party’s August convention.
The Process of Replacing Biden
As per current party rules and the DNC’s 2022 convention procedures document, there is a process for replacing Biden should he step aside voluntarily after the convention. Democratic National Committee Chair Jamie Harrison would be responsible for naming a new nominee in consultation with other party leaders. This nomination would then be presented to DNC members for approval or rejection.
Vice President Kamala Harris as Possible Substitute Nominee
Insiders suggest Vice President Kamala Harris could be the substitute nominee if Biden steps down, given the Federal Election Commission rules on fund transfers. Harris’s nomination seems plausible considering the political implications, including maintaining support from Black voters and women.
Convention Delegates Hold Power to Choose Nominee
Before the convention, Biden-elected convention delegates hold the power to choose the party’s nominee. If Biden vacates the nomination after receiving it, DNC members would choose the nominee. Convention delegates could potentially alter the rules at the convention, which occurs post-nomination via a virtual roll call.
Biden as the Only Candidate to Lead the Party
Despite these discussions, Biden’s campaign and its allies are asserting that he is the sole candidate capable of representing the party in November. Some Democrats have started mentioning both names, Biden and Harris, when discussing the presidential candidate, hinting at the possibility of the vice president becoming the party’s presidential candidate.
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