In the corridors of the American Democratic Party, alternatives to President Joe Biden are being discussed should he withdraw from the presidential race scheduled for November. Vice President Kamala Harris is among the names mentioned due to her current position; however, some are concerned about her lack of necessary popularity.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is considered one of the leading names for succeeding Biden. He previously served as the state's lieutenant governor since 2011. Other potential candidates include:
- Mark Kelly: Democratic Senator from Arizona since 2022. He is a former NASA astronaut.
- Wes Moore: Governor of Maryland since 2022, who ended eight years of Republican rule in the state.
- Josh Shapiro: Governor of Pennsylvania, previously served as the state's Attorney General.
- Gretchen Whitmer: Governor of Michigan since 2019, recognized as a leader in the Democratic Party.
Following a disappointing debate performance between Biden and Trump, American media discussed testing Harris's ability to stand against the Republican Trump in November. According to the "New York Times," three informed sources reported that the campaign assessed voters' views on the vice president's strength against former President Donald Trump.
After Biden's "weak" performance in the debate, the effectiveness of Harris at the top of the ticket is being evaluated. Kamala Harris has become a source of concern for Republican party donors as several prominent figures within the Democratic Party begin rallying behind her.
Prominent Democrats suggest Harris could be the natural successor to Biden if he yields to escalating pressures and steps back from seeking the Democratic nomination in the upcoming elections. If Harris, who is 59 years old, a former U.S. senator, and a former Attorney General of California, becomes the Democratic nominee and wins the presidential election, she would be the first woman president in U.S. history. She is currently the first American of African and Asian descent to hold the office of vice president.
