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Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey calls on Biden to drop out of race (www.nbcnews.com)

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“I know that President Biden and his team have been true public servants and have put the country and the best interests of democracy first and foremost in their considerations," Sherrill said. "And because I know President Biden cares deeply about the future of our country, I am asking that he declare that he won’t run for reelection and will help lead us through a process toward a new nominee.”

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

If he drops out, he needs to do it asap. Whoever steps up is going to have to play catch up with their campaign as it is.

[–] [email protected] -3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

He will drop out after the convention. He needs to be nominated so that he can pick Kamala to replace him. If he drops out before, he wouldn't get to pick.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (2 children)

How is that easier? Once he nominated, it will be his name appearing on ballots. Are you proposing he instruct his pledged EC electors to vote Harris/$NAME instead of Biden/Harris? That might run afoul of Faithless Elector laws in some states.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

You're absolutely correct on the faithless electors laws. Even if they would be ruled unconstitutional in court, there's simply not enough time to deal with that shit before the election. And I don't see that kind of clown show improving our chances.

None of this is even possible unless an alternative is identified that wants to run (hasn't happened) and Biden chooses to step aside (hasn't happened).

I don't know where some of these people are getting these fairy tales about Biden showing up to the convention and saying "okay guys, I'm out. You've got 4 days or whatever to figure it out."

[–] [email protected] -3 points 2 months ago

That's how the rules work.