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What changes if Joe Biden steps down?

Jul 9, 2024
Al Jazeera English Journalist Ali Harb discusses the speculation around Joe Biden potentially stepping down, the age concerns and performance debate, potential successors within the Democratic Party, and the implications of Biden's withdrawal on the party's platform and the Democratic Convention.
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  • Pressure within the Democratic Party for President Biden to step aside due to concerns about his debate performance and age.
  • Discussions about potential replacements for Biden such as Gretchen Whitmer and Gavin Newsom have emerged.

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Pressure on President Biden to Step Down

There is pressure from within the Democratic Party for President Biden to step aside as the party's candidate, following concerns about his debate performance and age. Senior Democrats have called for his resignation, with growing frustration and whispers indicating a desire for him to drop out despite Biden's defiance and reaffirmation of staying in the race until the end.

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