Sign up for yourdaily dose of dope. Former Ohio congressman Tim Ryan is urging Democrats to replace President Joe Biden with Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's nominee to run against former president Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Jul. 2 2024, Published 3:30 p.m. ET. FormerOhiocongressmanTim Ryanis urging Democrats to replace PresidentJoe Bidenwith Vice PresidentKamala Harrisas the party's nominee to run against former presidentDonald Trumpin the 2024 election,RadarOnline.comhas learned. Biden has faced widespreadcalls to step asidefollowing hisdisastrous first debatewith Trump in Georgia last week. "Witnessing Joe Biden struggle was heartbreaking. And we must forge a new path forward," Ryan wrote in a new opinion column forNewsweek. "After deep reflection over these past few days, I strongly believe that our best path forward is Kamala Harris.". "Witnessing Joe Biden struggle was heartbreaking. And we must forge a new path forward," Ryan wrote in a new opinion column for Newsweek. "Kamala was the highlight of a historically dreadful night," Ryan argued. "Across cable news stations, the Vice President's performance was stellar, a ray of light in the darkness. Those who questioned her chops over the past several years were rebuked by a polished, confident leader communicating clearly in the throes of a political meltdown of epic proportions. I loved watching it. Our VicePresident was masterful.". "Kamala Harris should be the Democratic nominee because she can energize the electorate and govern effectively as our next president. She has honed her raw talent and intelligence through a tough national campaign and three and a half years of experience that have her steeped in the knowledge of domestic and international issues. All of this while joyfully operating in our toxic and complicated political environment.". Kamala is allegedly furious that she is not being considered as a replacement. "Vice President Harris could carry a much more convincing Democratic message than President Biden, especially on the abortion issue, which will be a decisive topic in the fall," Ryan said. "She would boldly tell Donald Trump that his hands have been on enough women's bodies without their consent and ensure that American women are protected from his attempts to control their health care decisions.". "She would energize the Black, brown, and Asian Pacific members of our coalition," he added. "She would immediately pull the dispirited youth of our country back into the fold. And a vibrant campaign that shows her strength, personality and intelligence will have Democratic and Republican suburban women feeling much more comfortable with her than either Donald Trump or Joe Biden. They will give her a chance.". A source close to Trump's campaign told this outlet that Harris should expect attacks to escalate rapidly after Joe Biden s poor debate performance. Other names like California GovernorGavin Newsomand Michigan GovernorGretchen Whitmerhave also been floated as potential lastminute replacements for Biden. AsRadarOnline.compreviously reported,Doug Kass, a fund manager at Seabreeze Capital Partners LP and aDemocratic National Committeeinsider,claimed on Fridaythat "Kamala is furious that she is not being considered as a replacement.". Sources close to the embattled president insisted that Biden would not withdraw from the 2024 race for the White House. Never miss a story sign up for theRadarOnline.comnewsletter to get your daily dose of dope. Daily. Breaking. Celebrity news. All free. Despite reports of "panic among Democrats," the 81yearold incumbent has brushed aside suggestions that he drop out of the race andvowed to returnfor the next presidential debate in September. Biden has "zero interest in stepping aside," sources close to the president toldAxioson Monday morning. "You guys don't get to decide," one insider close to the campaign told skeptical Democrats. "That's not how this works. We don't have smokefilled rooms. They just have to cool down. We live in a democracy, at least for now.". . DAILY. BREAKING. CELEBRITY NEWS. ALL FREE. More From Radar Online. Optout of personalized ads. Copyright 2024 RADAR ONLINE . A DIVISION OF MYSTIFY ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INC. RADAR ONLINE is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Offers may be subject to change without notice.
Former Ohio congressman Tim Ryan is urging Democrats to replace President Joe Biden with Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee for the 2024 election. Ryan believes that Harris can energize the electorate and govern effectively. The move is fueled by dissatisfaction with Biden's performance against Donald Trump in the previous debate. Despite Harris allegedly being left out of consideration, Ryan argues she would be a stronger candidate. Biden's camp insists he will stay in the race, facing calls from both sides on his candidacy.