Following Joe Biden's shaky debate performance last week, pressure has mounted for him to withdraw from his presidential campaign, positioning Vice President Kamala Harris as the leading candidate to replace him. Vice President Kamala Harris has been the White House's first line of defense after President Joe Biden's faltering performance in last week's debate with Donald Trump. The White House continues to deny rumours that Biden is reconsidering his campaign, but speculation about a potential replacement has intensified. Sources within Biden’s campaign, the White House, and the Democratic National Committee have indicated that VP Harris is the top contender to take his place. According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted after the debate, one-third of Democrats believe Biden should withdraw, with 81% of Democrats viewing Harris favourably compared to 78% for Biden.

Source: Hindustan Times July 04, 2024 09:32 UTC