DNC delegates see Biden’s nomination with ‘great apprehension’ ahead of convention
By
Samantha-Jo Roth
,
Marisa Schultz
and
Ramsey Touchberry
July 7, 2024 7:00 am
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As nearly 4,000 delegates will descend on Chicago for the Democratic National Convention next month, there’s a growing feeling of uncertainty among Democratic delegates poised to nominate President Joe Biden amid the fallout over his disastrous debate performance.
While there are concerns among Congressional Democrats over the future of Biden’s reelection bid, delegates interviewed on Friday by the Washington Examiner said they still support the president’s push for a second term while acknowledging the window is closing if Biden should change his mind.
“Everyone’s waiting for it to sort out,” said one delegate asking for anonymity to speak candidly. “There’s great apprehension. But the fervor to beat Donald Trump has not dropped one bit. Everyone’s just totally focused on beating Trump. Trump is a great unifier.”
It is not too late for a replacement for Biden to be swapped. According to the DNC’s 2022 document which outlines procedures for the convention, there’s a process to replace Biden if he voluntarily chooses to step aside after the convention ends on Aug. 22, according to an analysis of party rules from NBC News.
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