Questions have been raised as to whether Gavin Newsom should replace President Joe Biden as the 2024 Democratic nominee. However, recent polls indicate that the California governor would still lose to Donald Trump, highlighting the current political landscape's complexities. The concerns about Biden's candidacy are escalating, especially following his performance during the recent CNN debate.
During the debate, Biden, who is facing scrutiny regarding his age as he seeks a second term, delivered several incoherent responses to questions. He often trailed off and failed to complete his sentences, which raised eyebrows among observers. Additionally, his voice appeared hoarse, a situation his campaign attributed to a cold. These factors have led to increasing fears about Biden's reelection prospects.
Following his performance, some Democrats have called on Biden to step down and allow another candidate to pursue the 2024 nomination at the Democratic National Convention in August. Gavin Newsom, often regarded as a future Democratic presidential hopeful, has dismissed any speculation that he or any other candidate is preparing to replace Biden as the party's nominee.
Even if Biden were to withdraw, which is essentially the only scenario in which he would not be the Democratic nominee in November, available polls suggest that Newsom would still face a tough battle against Trump. A March Rasmussen Reports survey indicated that Trump would lead Newsom by 17 points (51 percent to 34) if Newsom were to become the Democratic nominee.
Furthermore, a February 2024 Emerson College Polling survey revealed that Trump would win in a hypothetical matchup against Newsom by 10 points (46 percent to 36). Likewise, a November 2023 Fox News poll of registered voters found Trump leading Newsom by four points (49 percent to 45).
In response to the debate fallout, Newsom has reiterated his support for Biden's reelection campaign, labeling calls for the president to step down as "unhelpful" and "unnecessary." He emphasized the need for party unity, stating, "We’ve got to have the back of this president." Newsom believes that dwelling on one debate performance does not reflect the party's values.
Steve Schmidt, a well-known anti-Trump Republican strategist, expressed his thoughts on Biden's performance, suggesting that if democracy is at stake, Biden should consider stepping aside. Andrew Yang, a former Democratic presidential hopeful, echoed this sentiment, stating that Biden's "superpower" is his integrity and that he should allow the DNC to select another nominee.
As Biden is set to be confirmed as the party's nominee at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August, his campaign team has consistently dismissed any speculation regarding his withdrawal amid concerns about his age and approval ratings. Lauren Hitt, Biden's campaign spokesperson, firmly stated, "Of course he’s not dropping out," signaling that the president remains committed to his 2024 campaign.
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