Potential Democratic Shift in 2024: Biden's Possible Replacement and Its Implications for the Presidential Race

Washington D.C., District of Columbia United States of America
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. James Clyburn have signaled support for Harris as possible nominee.
President Joe Biden's fitness for office has been a concern following poor debate performance against Donald Trump.
Senator Lindsey Graham has urged Republicans to consider implications of a potential Biden replacement and Kamala Harris taking his place.
Vice President Kamala Harris is frequently mentioned as potential Democratic nominee if Biden steps aside.
Potential Democratic Shift in 2024: Biden's Possible Replacement and Its Implications for the Presidential Race

Title: A Potential Shift in the 2024 Presidential Race: Biden's Possible Replacement and Its Implications

In recent weeks, there have been growing concerns about President Joe Biden's fitness for office following his poor debate performance against former President Donald Trump. These concerns have led to discussions among Democrats about a potential replacement for Biden on the Democratic ticket.

One of the most frequently mentioned names is Vice President Kamala Harris. According to various reports, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. James Clyburn have signaled their support for Harris as a possible nominee if Biden steps aside. During a call with House Democratic leadership, many names were discussed as potential nominees, but there was general awareness that it would be difficult for it to be anyone but Harris.

Tim Ryan also suggested that Harris should be the Democratic nominee for president if Biden stumbles or steps down. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and California Gov. Gavin Newsom have expressed their support for Harris as well, should Biden choose to remove himself from the ticket.

Senator Lindsey Graham has urged Republicans to consider the implications of a potential Biden replacement, stating that it could lead to a 'dramatically different race' for Trump. Graham speculated that Vice President Joe Biden would likely be replaced and Kamala Harris would take up his mantle in the race if he stepped aside.

Some Republican Congressmen have expressed concern over the implications of a younger and potentially more popular Democratic candidate replacing Biden. A House Republican stated that Democrats 'would be insane to run Biden again.' However, others believe that Harris's addition to the ticket could change the dynamics of the race significantly.

As of now, President Biden has not indicated any intention to step down from his reelection bid. However, these discussions highlight the potential for a significant shift in the 2024 presidential race should Biden choose to exit.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if Biden has actually indicated any intention to step down from his reelection bid.
  • The article mentions 'growing concerns' about Biden's fitness for office, but does not provide specific evidence.

Sources

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Sen. Lindsey Graham says if Biden steps aside, "this is a dramatically different race" for Trump

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Kaia Hubbard Monday, 08 July 2024 02:59
  • Unique Points
    • Sen. Lindsey Graham believes President Biden is likely to be replaced as the Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential race.
    • If President Biden steps down, Vice President Kamala Harris would likely become the Democratic nominee and select another Democrat as her running mate.
    • Should Harris lead the ticket, whoever is chosen as her running mate could have a significant impact on November's election.
    • President Trump is expected to announce his running mate at or around the Republican National Convention later this month.
    • Sen. Lindsey Graham has expressed support for Sen. Tim Scott as a potential running mate for President Trump.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

85%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Kamala Harris 'Changes the Game' With These VP Picks, Trump Ally Warns

Newsweek LLC Rachel Dobkin Saturday, 06 July 2024 19:50
  • Unique Points
    • Senator Lindsey Graham warned that if Vice President Kamala Harris were to replace President Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential election, who she picks as a running mate would change the game.
    • After Biden’s poor debate performance against Trump, there have been growing calls for him to drop out of the race and for another prominent Democrat like Harris to become the party’s nominee.
    • If Harris were to run for president, she could address voters’ concerns about having a leader who may be unfit to serve due to old age, which is associated with Biden’s reelection bid.
  • Accuracy
    • If Vice President Harris replaced President Biden and picked a governor from Pennsylvania or Michigan as her vice president, it would change the game.
    • Senator Lindsey Graham has expressed support for Sen. Tim Scott as a potential running mate for President Trump.
    • Talk in many top Democratic circles has moved to who Kamala Harris’ running mate would be if Joe Biden’s campaign does not salvage.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article makes selective reporting by only mentioning polls that show unfavorable results for Kamala Harris and Democratic governors Josh Shapiro and Gretchen Whitmer as potential replacements for Joe Biden. It does not mention any polls that may show favorable results or neutral results. This is an example of deception through selective reporting.
    • If she picks a governor from Pennsylvania or Michigan that changes the game,
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains a few informal fallacies and an appeal to authority. The author quotes Senator Lindsey Graham's warning about the potential impact of Vice President Kamala Harris's VP picks without providing counter-opinions or context. Additionally, the article cites two polls that present unfavorable numbers for Harris and Whitmer, implying that their potential candidacies would be disadvantageous without presenting a broader analysis of the data.
    • Senator Lindsey Graham...warns
    • If she picks a governor from Pennsylvania or Michigan that changes the game
    • A Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll conducted from July 1 to 5, found that only 42 percent of voters would strongly or somewhat support Harris for president if she were to replace Biden, while 50 percent would either strongly or somewhat oppose her.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

91%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Some in GOP worry a Biden replacement would change the race for Trump

Business Insider Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert Monday, 08 July 2024 03:06
  • Unique Points
    • Donald Trump has celebrated the growing calls for Joe Biden to end his reelection bid, believing he can defeat any Democrat challenger.
    • Senator Lindsey Graham urged Republicans to consider the implications of a potential Biden replacement, stating it could lead to a 'dramatically different race'
    • Graham speculated that Vice President Joe Biden would likely be replaced and Kamala Harris would take up his mantle in the race if he stepped aside.
    • Some Republican Congressmen have expressed concern over the implications of a younger and potentially more popular Democratic candidate replacing Biden.
    • A House Republican stated that Democrats 'would be insane to run Biden again'
  • Accuracy
    • Donald Trump believes he can defeat any Democratic challenger.
    • Senator Lindsey Graham speculated that Vice President Joe Biden would likely be replaced and Kamala Harris would take up his mantle in the race if he stepped aside.
    • Graham urged Republicans to consider the implications of a potential Biden replacement, stating it could lead to a 'dramatically different race'
  • Deception (70%)
    The article contains selective reporting and emotional manipulation. The author quotes Graham stating that a new Democratic challenger would make the race 'dramatically different' for Trump, implying that this is a negative thing for Trump. However, the author does not provide any context or counterargument to challenge this statement. Additionally, the article uses emotional language such as 'gleefully celebrated', 'confident that he can defeat any Democrat who challenges him', and 'a very lopsided fight' to manipulate the reader's emotions towards Trump. The author also selectively reports quotes from Graham and other Republicans without providing any context or counterargument, giving a one-sided view of their opinions.
    • The author uses emotional language to describe Trump's confidence in his ability to defeat any Democrat, implying that this is a bad thing.
    • The author implies that a new Democratic challenger would make the race 'dramatically different' for Trump in a negative way.
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (95%)
    The author, Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert, expresses concern from multiple Republican sources that a potential Democratic replacement for Joe Biden would make the race 'dramatically different' for Trump. This implies a bias towards the Republican Party and against potential Democratic candidates.
    • If Biden steps down, Harris is going to have to pick somebody to help her. If she does become the nominee, this is a dramatically different race than it is right now today.
      • It changes everything. It's just a completely unknown wild card right now.
        • President Biden will most likely be replaced, and Kamala Harris is gonna be very vigorous.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        79%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Democrats start moving to Harris as Biden digs in

        CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Edward-Isaac Dovere Friday, 05 July 2024 08:00
        • Unique Points
          • Talk in many top Democratic circles has moved to who Kamala Harris’ running mate would be if Joe Biden’s campaign does not salvage.
          • Biden always says not to compare him to the almighty, but Democrats are comparing Harris as an alternative.
          • Harris has updated her schedule to spend more time with Biden, including attending a Fourth of July picnic and fireworks with him.
          • After Democratic governors rejected her invitation to speak instead of Biden, Harris was added to a meeting and closed it with a speech urging unity and sticking with the president.
          • Plans are underway for Biden to throw his support behind Harris, release his delegates, and ask them to follow his choice.
        • Accuracy
          • Talk in many top Democratic circles has moved to who Kamala Harris would be if Joe Biden’s campaign does not salvage.
          • If President Biden steps down, Vice President Kamala Harris would likely become the Democratic nominee and select another Democrat as her running mate.
        • Deception (10%)
          The article makes several statements that imply a shift in Democratic sentiment towards Kamala Harris as a potential replacement for Joe Biden. While the author does not explicitly state that this is his opinion, the repeated use of phrases like 'talk in many top Democratic circles has already moved to who Kamala Harris’ running mate would be' and 'several close allies skeptical that he is up to the reelection campaign he has pledged to stay in' suggest editorializing and pontification. The article also uses emotional manipulation by implying a sense of urgency and desperation among Democrats regarding Biden's campaign performance. Additionally, there are instances of selective reporting, such as the focus on Harris' schedule changes and her speech at the Democratic governors meeting without mentioning any counter-narratives or opposing viewpoints.
          • Several officials told CNN they have begun chiding donors who complain that they don’t think she can win, arguing that they need to stop and get on board with her.
          • CNN – Amid the ongoing fallout from Joe Biden’s debate performance, talk in many top Democratic circles has already moved to who Kamala Harris’ running mate would be.
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (95%)
          The author, Edward-Isaac Dovere, expresses a clear bias towards the idea that Joe Biden's campaign is failing and that Kamala Harris is being positioned as a potential replacement. He repeatedly mentions conversations with Democratic politicians and operatives who are skeptical of Biden's ability to win reelection and are already looking towards Harris as an alternative. The author also describes how Harris has been keeping close to Biden but also how politics is starting to reshape around her, implying that she is becoming a viable alternative. This bias is further reinforced by the author's mention of former presidents and party leaders potentially following Biden's lead in supporting Harris.
          • Amid the ongoing fallout from Joe Biden’s debate performance, talk in many top Democratic circles has already moved to who Kamala Harris’ running mate would be.
            • Plans are underway to convince Biden to immediately throw his support behind Harris, release his Democratic delegates and ask them to follow his choice.
              • Several officials told CNN they have begun chiding donors who complain that they don’t think she can win, arguing that they need to stop and get on board with her.
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication

              98%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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              Democrats begin to consider Harris at the top of their ticket

              The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Cleve R. Wednesday, 03 July 2024 18:45
              • Unique Points
                • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is signaling to members that Vice President Harris would be the best option to lead the Democratic ticket if President Biden chooses to step aside.
                • Rep. James E. Clyburn has publicly stated that he would support Harris if Biden steps aside and urged Democrats to bolster her.
                • During a call with House Democratic leadership, many names were discussed as potential nominees but there was general awareness that it would be difficult for it to be anyone but Harris.
                • Tim Ryan suggested that Harris should be the Democratic nominee for president if Biden stumbles or steps down.
                • Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and California Gov. Gavin Newsom are unlikely to jump into the race this year and would support Harris if Biden were to remove himself from the ticket.
              • Accuracy
                • Tim Ryan, in an op-ed, suggested that Harris should be the Democratic nominee for president if Biden stumbles or steps down.
              • Deception (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Fallacies (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Bias (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication