Joe Biden could be removed as the Democratic nominee as soon as August amid concerns about his mental health.
With the latest polls still looking grim, Democratic leaders have signaled they will delay the strike as long as possible to dash any hopes for a second term.
The formal nomination is scheduled to take place on August 19th in Chicago.
Democratic operatives in Washington, D.C., aim to deliver a late blow not only to prevent Biden from becoming president again, but also to give Democrats the best chance of retaining the Senate majority in November. The Sun reported.
Joe Biden could be removed as Democratic nominee as soon as August amid growing concerns about his mental health
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Biden’s mental sanity has been called into question following the release of a Justice Department report alleging his “diminished capacity” and “deteriorating memory.”
A report written by special counsel Robert Hur, who met with the president about classified documents, describes the 81-year-old as a “well-intentioned older man.”
Vice President Kamala Harris has signaled she is ready to lead, even though there is still no democratic challenger.
Other possible names include Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Latest developments:
A new poll from Quinnipiac University shows that an overwhelming majority of voters remain concerned about his age.
The poll, conducted from February 15 to February 19, found that 67% of voters said the 81-year-old president is effectively too old to serve another term.
Top Democrat Chuck Schumer has dismissed reports that his memory is substandard as mere Republican “propaganda.”
Republicans are demanding the release of the recorded interview between Mr. Biden and Mr. Xu.
Former President Donald Trump is likely to face Biden later this year
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The White House previously said Hsu’s comments about the president’s memory were “unwarranted” and “inappropriate.”
In response to a question about his age, Biden said: “I mean well. And I’m old. And I know what I’m doing.
“I served as president and got this country back on its feet. I don’t need his recommendation.”
There is a high possibility that Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump will face off directly in the US presidential election on November 5th later this year.