As pressure mounts on President Biden to quit his reelection race after a shockingly dismal debate performance, the spotlight will turn more intensely on two Californians: Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Gavin Newsom.
And although California won’t matter in the November election — whoever is the Democratic nominee will easily carry the state — its huge delegation to the party’s national convention in August could play a decisive role in choosing a Biden replacement. Harris would top the initial list of possible substitutes with Newsom close behind. But Harris, 59, has been less popular than Biden, according to polls. And she’s widely considered a drag on the ticket.
So if Biden leaves the race, California could play a big role in choosing his successor. Who else is a possibility? For starters, two governors of key battleground states: Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania. There’s also Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. There’s no perfect candidate. But Trump is thoroughly imperfect.
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