Democrats and left-wing pundits are continue to push for President Joe Biden to drop out of the race and abandon his reelection bid following a horrendous debate performance against former President Donald Trump and tanking polling, but they are not yet in agreement as to who should replace Biden atop the ticket. Now, a far-left figure has made another, albeit head-scratching, recommendation in an op-ed.
In an opinion piece for The Hill, Pablo O’Hana, who is active in UK politics, argued that Hillary Clinton is a “seasoned, savvy and adaptable candidate” who can defeat former President Donald Trump. Clinton, 76, does have “youth” on her side, O’Hana argued. “Let’s get this out of the way first: Clinton is younger than both Biden and Trump. Given the current furor over age, this is not a trivial fact; energy and stamina are equated with capability,” he wrote.
“Clinton is a ready-made replacement. She possesses an unparalleled resume and an unmatched depth of experience. She has consistently redefined the roles she has served, from secretary of State and U.S. senator to first lady and Children’s Defense Fund attorney,” he continued. “Her extensive background in domestic and international affairs is not just impressive; at a time when global politics are increasingly volatile and complex, her experience is priceless.”
Fernand Amandi, a former advisor to former President Barack Obama and a past pollster, has also suggested that Clinton could be seen as a possible successor to Biden. He shared a confidential survey he conducted recently, which identified Vice President Kamala Harris and Clinton as viable candidates to take over from Biden.
“I’m really surprised by Hillary’s strength,” Amandi said. “While some dismiss her as yesterday’s news and a candidate of the past, voters at least in this poll suggest they may be open to a Clinton comeback and that a ticket with Clinton as president and Harris as vice president is even ‘stronger together.’”
Trump, meanwhile, has expanded his lead over Biden following the assassination attempt against him last weekend, according to a new poll amid mounting calls for the Democratic commander-in-chief to drop out of the race.
A poll conducted by CBS News on Thursday revealed that among those who are inclined to vote, 52% of respondents indicated their preference for Trump as the president, while 47% favored Biden. Trump’s support rose slightly, climbing to 50% from July 3, whereas Biden’s support decreased by 1%. Despite this, Biden performed slightly better in states considered crucial for the election, maintaining a lead over Trump. In these key states, 51% of voters leaned towards Trump, while only 48% supported Biden, The Hill reported, citing the results.
The majority of participants indicated that Trump’s response to the shooting during his rally in Butler, Pa., on Saturday did not affect their decision to vote for him. However, 26 percent expressed a heightened inclination to vote for Trump following the incident, while 7 percent showed a decreased likelihood of doing so, The Hill noted. “The survey found that Trump would also lead if Harris were the nominee, 51 percent to 48 percent,” the outlet said.
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