Moreover, according to a senior Democratic official, the party leadership would have much more control over choosing a replacement if Biden were to drop out after receiving the nomination than if he did so beforehand. Once a candidate is officially nominated, there is a process for the Democratic National Committee members to choose a successor. Biden is the dominant force at the DNC, and his preference for a successor would surely carry sway.

If Biden were to exit before that, his delegates might do what he asked of them — but they wouldn’t be bound in the same way they are now. In that scenario, the delegates could nominate anyone, and there could be a political brawl at the convention.

  • NoIWontPickAName
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    15 months ago

    He’s in hospice and lost his wife not too long ago.

    He’s just waiting to see her again now

      • NoIWontPickAName
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        45 months ago

        I mean I don’t disagree, but the man has decided that it’s time to go, and out of all of the presidents, he definitely deserves rest