Following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race, speculation about the Democratic Party’s potential nominee to challenge Donald Trump has become a major topic in U.S. media.
Sky News reported early today, Monday, July 22, that although Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris as his successor, other contenders could challenge her candidacy for the upcoming election.
Biden’s withdrawal from the campaign, described as “surprising” by Democrats, has placed the party in a crucial and decisive position.
After stepping down, Biden endorsed his Vice President Kamala Harris as the suitable candidate to continue the campaign and fight against Trump, a move that former officials have widely supported.
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State John Kerry are among those who have strongly backed Harris’s candidacy.
Sources from Biden’s campaign told Reuters that Kamala Harris enjoys high credibility and has significant support among Democrats, making her a serious candidate for the nomination.
Few potential challengers to Harris’s candidacy exist, with Michelle Obama, the former First Lady, being notably popular in the list of possible contenders.
A recent poll conducted after Biden’s debate with Trump last month revealed that Michelle Obama is the only Democrat who could defeat Trump in a head-to-head competition in November.
This poll, conducted by Reuters/Ipsos, indicates that the former First Lady is the only Democrat capable of winning against Trump.
Governor Gavin Newsom of California, after Kamala Harris and Michelle Obama, is another name that has surfaced as a potential replacement for Biden to challenge Trump.
However, Newsom has officially supported Harris’s candidacy and has refrained from entering the race against Trump himself.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan is also mentioned as a viable alternative to Biden, but she has yet to make any official statement on the matter.
The sudden change in the Democratic race following Biden’s decision to step down has created an atmosphere of intense speculation and maneuvering within the party.
As the Democratic Party scrambles to find a strong contender, Kamala Harris’s position as the likely nominee is increasingly solidified, though potential challengers like Michelle Obama and Gavin Newsom continue to stir discussions.
The evolving dynamics reflect the high stakes of the upcoming election and the party’s need to unite behind a candidate who can effectively confront Trump. The situation underscores the broader challenges and uncertainties that characterize this critical moment in American politics.
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