WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States President Joe Biden's woeful performance in the presidential debate against his Republic rival Donald Trump has reignited questions about what would happen should the veteran Democrat step down as party flagbearer at the last minute. Such a high-risk political U-turn would be unprecedented in modern American election history. If Biden exits, the delegates would have to find a replacement. When asked about Biden potentially stepping aside, campaign communication director Michael Tyler told reporters aboard Air Force One there were "no conversations about that whatsoever." In 1992, Texas billionaire Ross Perot, running as an independent, managed to win nearly 19 percent of the popular vote.

Source: Manila Times June 30, 2024 04:01 UTC