The Democratic National Committee is circulating talking points that suggest there is no procedural means of replacing President Joe Biden as the party’s nominee for the upcoming election. However, there is a process for replacing Biden if he voluntarily chooses to step aside after the convention in August, which his nomination is expected to occur before. The DNC is aiming to prevent chaos if Biden were to step aside, and the party rules allow for the nomination to be transferred to a different candidate if needed. The current rule states that DNC members would choose the nominee if Biden were to vacate the nomination after being nominated by the delegates. Some Democrats have called for Biden to step aside to improve their chances of defeating former President Donald Trump, and the possibility of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the nominee if Biden were to step aside is high. Despite concerns about discord within the party, the Biden campaign and its allies are adamant that Biden is the only candidate able to carry the party’s standard in November. However, some prominent Democrats have expressed openness to the idea of Harris becoming the party’s presidential candidate if Biden were to step aside. Ultimately, there are legal and logistical challenges associated with replacing Biden, but the DNC rules provide a way to nominate a different candidate if necessary after the convention concludes.
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