Can Biden be replaced as Democrat nominee? Who could replace him?

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Can Biden be replaced as Democrat nominee? Who could replace him?
bbc.com

The first presidential debate is done and the aftermath has not been good for the incumbent, Joe Biden.

Some Democrat politicians and operatives reportedly texted CNN commentators with hopes that Mr Biden, 81, would step aside. Some floated the possibility of going to the White House and publicly stating concerns about him remaining as candidate.

But if Mr Biden were to drop out, it would be a free-for-all. There is no official mechanism for him or anyone else in the party to choose his successor, meaning Democrats would be left with an open (Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago from August 19-22.

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You guys are getting Trump for a second term. Ouch.

We seriously are. This is madness.

Okay, but if we do this, we're gonna need the whole rest of the world to stand against the US and decide to fight against our corrupt government. It'll suck for us, but let's be honest, we've had it coming. Some of us are willing to sacrifice to make the world a better place. Probably a good idea to all stand against Russia and China too... Everyone just stand together against the 3 big bullies... Deal?