At least three Democrats in the US House of Representatives are preparing to protest against a plan to hasten the official party approval of Joe Biden’s re-election bid.
These lawmakers are troubled by the idea of a “virtual roll call” vote on Biden’s nomination as early as July 21, rather than waiting for the convention scheduled for August 19-22 in Chicago.
Democratic representatives Susan Wild, Mike Quigley, and Jared Huffman are planning to sign a letter opposing this plan, according to their offices.
A draft of the letter, seen by Reuters, states, “Stifling debate and prematurely shutting down any possible change in the Democratic ticket through an unnecessary and unprecedented ‘virtual roll call’ in the days ahead is a terrible idea.”
The virtual nomination was initially intended to meet an Ohio state deadline for placing candidates on the ballot for the November 5 election, a deadline that was before the Democrats’ August convention.
However, Ohio extended this deadline, removing the urgency, as the letter to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) explains.
In response to the criticism, DNC chair Jaime Harrison clarified on X that the Ohio extension would not be effective in time and denied reports that the virtual vote could happen as early as next week.
“The only thing you have heard us say is that we must get this done by August 5 to give us time to comply by August 7,” he stated.
Pass the Torch, Joe, a group urging Biden to exit the presidential race, accused the DNC of potentially engaging in “an undemocratic, and perhaps even Trumpian, maneuver,” worsening internal disputes among Democrats.
This protest comes after 19 congressional Democrats called for Biden, 81, to end his campaign following his shaky June 27 debate against Donald Trump.
Adam Schiff, a California Democrat running for the Senate, who was not among the 19, reportedly told donors that the party could face significant losses if Biden continued his re-election bid.
Concerns about Biden’s ability to defeat Trump and his capability to handle the pressures of the presidency for another term have been growing since the debate.
A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that 39% of Democratic respondents believe Biden should end his White House run, up from 32% following the debate.
The letter from the three lawmakers has not yet been sent to the DNC and is being circulated among House Democrats.
There is widespread fear that a weak performance by Biden in the election could cost the Democrats control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, paving the way for a second Trump administration with minimal Democratic resistance.
Republicans followed their usual procedure in nominating Trump at their convention in Milwaukee.
Should Biden withdraw, Kamala Harris is the top choice for the Democratic nominee, although some Democrats might push for a more open process to allow other candidates a chance, even with less than three months until the general election.
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