By Evaristo Lara
Jun 29, 2024, 17:59 PM EDT
Nearly 48 hours after Joe Biden’s eventful participation in the presidential debate, his detractors are promoting his removal as the Democratic presidential candidate, and although the leadership of his party denies that a change will occur, There are some candidates whose political achievements support what their entry into the presidential elections could mean as last-minute replacements.
The 81-year-old Democrat allegedly arrived ill due to a cold and that contributed to seeing him in front of the cameras distant, but above all fragile in front of a true heavyweight in American politics such as Donald Trump.
Faced with the problem that the Democratic Party faces in its fight to retain the White House, it has begun to gain strength in opting for an alternative candidate.
Without the possibility of holding another primary election and with delegates forced to endorse him during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to formally designate him as a presidential candidate, The only alternative to replacing Biden is for him to step down and move forward.
In case that happens, After rummaging through the Democratic deck, at least five serious options emerge to take over.
Gavin Newsom
Even before the election campaigns began, it was assumed that the current governor of California would challenge Joe Biden for the nomination, but he decided to wait at least until the next presidential term to launch his candidacy.
The Achilles heel of the 56-year-old Democrat is the rise in crime and homelessness that he has failed to address during his administration.
Gretchen Whitmer
The governor of Michigan achieved a rapid rise in politics and much of that was due to her role as a former prosecutor.
Additionally, her stance on establishing stricter gun laws and repealing abortion bans has made her popular.
Jay Robert Pritzker
At 59, the billionaire governor of Illinois legalized recreational cannabis, tightened the ban on assault weapons and also declared his state a “sanctuary” for women seeking abortions.
Josh Shapiro
During the year and a half he has been governing Pennsylvania, the Jewish Democrat has earned the respect of citizens by efficiently managing the resources allocated to him.
In fact, some analysts see him running for the Democratic nomination in 2028, with a high chance of winning.
Andy Beshear
His best calling card for accessing a presidential candidacy is having twice become Democratic governor of Kentucky, a state historically tilted toward Republicans.
At 46, this lawyer projects himself as a Democrat who can still reach higher levels.
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