Top Potential Replacements for President Biden in 2024
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What’s Happening?
– Ex-Hunter Biden associate testifies to House panel
Who Could Step Up?
Democrats have overwhelmingly backed President Biden’s 2024 re-election. But the damaging report released last week by Special Counsel Robert Hur has breathed new life into the belief that the party will ultimately replace him as the nominee ahead of the 2024 general election.
Potential Replacements
Here are five of the top names being mentioned as potential replacements for Biden should he decide — or be pressured — not to run for a second term:
1. California Gov. Gavin Newsom
Democrat strategists and members of the media continually mention him as a future presidential hopeful, but that future could come sooner rather than later should Biden’s plans change.
2. Vice President Harris
Harris’ presidential ambitions have been known since her first unsuccessful run for the White House in 2020 when she failed to gain support over her Democrat primary opponents, including Biden. Despite her low approval rating and frequent gaffes as vice president, she continues to insist she’s “ready to serve” as Commander in Chief if necessary.
3. Former First Lady Michelle Obama
Obama has been one of the more surprising names floated as a potential replacement for Biden, considering her lack of political experience. But she remains popular among Democrats, and some believe she could bring a fresh perspective to the role.
4. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Despite declining a run for the White House, Whitmer appeared to leave the door open for a future presidential bid after her convincing re-election win during the 2022 midterm elections, a year that was expected to be difficult for Democrats.
5. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear
Beshear has been seen as a rising star within the party, given his status as one of the most popular governors in the country, despite leading a red state. His recent re-election win over then-Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron further solidified his position.
White House
WITH THE BANNED: Biden campaign gains thousands of TikTok users in the first day, despite him restricting app use over security issues.
BIDEN’S PLAN: White House says it was Biden’s idea to hold a press conference after the release of the special counsel’s report.
Capitol Hill
‘ENABLER’ BIDEN: Joe Biden ‘enabled’ family to sell access to ‘dangerous adversaries,’ key witness tells House panel.
EYES ON HUR: Jim Jordan eyes testimony from Biden Special Counsel Robert Hur: Sources.
‘BIASED INVESTIGATION’: Elise Stefanik calls for Trump NY AG James to be disbarred over the handling of the Trump trial.
Tales from the Campaign Trail
AGE-OLD QUESTION: Jon Stewart mocks Biden TikTok video that made the president ‘end up looking older.’
LAKE EFFECT: Kari Lake earns a key endorsement in the crucial Senate battleground race.
‘AGGRESSIVE’: GOP Rep Zinke alleges the husband of a primary opponent punched a staff member.
Across America
‘ECONOMIES WILL SUFFER’: Mayors want work permits extended to keep migrants employed and receive new asylum seekers.
SPECIAL COUNSEL ON THE CLOCK: Supreme Court gives Jack Smith a deadline to respond to Trump’s attempt to delay the trial until after the election.
‘SPECIAL TREATMENT’: New polls show the majority of Americans believe Biden got off easily in the special counsel probe.
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