A TV debate between Joe Biden and his presumptive rival Donald Trump on Thursday has sparked alarm among Democrats
following a presidential debate , the Democrats Abroad Ireland Chair has said. President Biden seemed hesitant, sometimes stumbling over his words and at one point appeared to freeze.After the debate, political figures and commentators broached the idea of replacing Mr Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee."It was a very difficult night for Joe Biden ," she said.
"I think the fear that democracy is on the line in this debate - especially when you look at how Trump evaded questions around January 6th and how he would stand by any sort of election results - I think it made a compelling case for Americans abroad that we need to get our registrations to vote in," she said.
There are ways to replace a nominee if they die, resign or are incapacitated but forcing Mr Biden out would mean delegates choosing another candidate. So if concerns about his performance and mental acuity reach critical level this could be a way forward.President Biden choosing to withdraw himself is seen the most plausible scenario for the Democrats to choose a new candidate.
The president would have some influence over his pledged delegates but ultimately, they can vote as they please - so it could become a 'free for all' with candidates campaigning aggressively to win them over.
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