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Highlighting the Democratic primary process, Johnson noted that Biden was chosen by voters through a rigorous and lengthy process. “It will be very interesting to see if the so-called party of democracy, the Democrats, go into a back room somewhere and switch it out and put someone else at the top of the ticket,” he said.
Johnson indicated that any attempt to replace Biden would likely face legal scrutiny in various states. “I mean, I think they’ve got legal hurdles in some of these states, and it’ll be litigated, I would expect, on the ground there, and they’ll have to sort through that.”
Tapper also questioned Johnson about Democratic efforts to remove former President Trump from the ballot in Colorado and Maine, efforts that were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. Johnson distinguished between the two scenarios, suggesting that the current situation is more contentious. “I mean, the comparison between the two last cycle and this one is apples to oranges. What they’re trying to do, a handful of people in the party, including some of the top elected Democrats in the country, are trying to push Joe Biden out,” he said.
Johnson raised concerns about Biden’s capacity to govern if he is deemed unfit to run for re-election. “You know it’s an interesting question Jake. If he’s incapable of running for president, how is he capable of governing right now? I mean there are five months left in this administration. It’s a real concern, and it’s a danger to the country because on the world stage, our adversaries see exactly what all of us see, and that’s a problem.”
Pressure has been mounting on President Biden from within his own party. Several Democratic lawmakers, consultants, and donors have urged Biden to step aside following his poor performance in debates against former President Trump. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) recently became the fifth Senate Democrat to call for Biden’s removal. “I think that we have a lot of talent on the bench, a lot of good people,” Manchin told CNN, naming Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as his top picks.
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Manchin joined Senators Welch (D-VT), Heinrich (D-NM), and vulnerable colleagues up for re-election in November, Senators Tester (D-MT) and Brown (D-OH), in calling for a change. Manchin has already announced that he will not be seeking re-election.
Despite the growing calls for him to step aside, President Biden remains steadfast in his decision to continue his campaign. He has expressed his eagerness to return to the campaign trail next week, indicating that he intends to fight for his position until the very end.
As the 2024 election approaches, the potential for a legal battle over the Democratic ticket adds another layer of complexity to an already tumultuous political landscape. Speaker Johnson’s comments suggest that Republicans are prepared to challenge any last-minute changes, setting the stage for a possible legal showdown that could impact the election’s outcome.
