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If Biden drops out, who could replace him? Harris does better against Trump in polls

Headline from ABC 7 New York, on the newest of 2 developments

As speculation rises about President Joe Biden's future, some voters have already indicated their preferences for potential successors on the ticket.

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  1. Tim Ryan Says Kamala Harris Should Replace Biden as Democratic Nominee

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    If Biden drops out, who could replace him? Harris does better against Trump in polls

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  1. Insider

    Kamala Harris' camp is mad that Newsom and Whitmer are being floated as Biden replacements over the VP (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Harris is seen by many as a natural potential successor to Biden. But an array of Democrats believe her middling approval ratings are a liability.

  2. New York Post

    This is the only Democratic ticket that could replace Biden-Harris (opens New York Post)

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    President Biden’s debate meltdown has thrown Democrats into a frenzy. Many think Biden is a goner, but they wonder who might replace him even if they could persuade him to drop out.

  3. New York Times

    Tim Ryan Says Kamala Harris Should Replace Biden as Democratic Nominee (opens New York Times)

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    The former Ohio congressman said that he had lost confidence in President Biden’s ability to defeat former President Donald J. Trump.

  4. Forbes

    Former Rep. Tim Ryan Says Kamala Harris Should Replace Biden After Debate—Here’s Who Else Is Calling For Him To Step Dwon (opens Forbes)

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    No prominent national Democratic elected official has called on Biden to step aside, and he has so far vowed to stay in the race.

  5. ABC 7 New York

    If Biden drops out, who could replace him? Harris does better against Trump in polls (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    As speculation rises about President Joe Biden's future, some voters have already indicated their preferences for potential successors on the ticket.

  6. Washington Post

    Democrats begin to consider Harris at the top of their ticket (opens Washington Post)

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    Washington Post's feed description

    Several party leaders suggest that if Biden steps aside, Harris would have to be his replacement.

  7. Insider

    Replacing Biden with anyone but Harris would be a real headache for Democrats (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Though the president remains devoted to running, Harris is likely the simplest replacement — with easiest access to the Biden campaign's millions.

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