Historian warns Kamala Harris won't save Democrats if she replaces Biden
- Historian predicts that Kamala Harris won't be the savior for Democrats if she takes over for Biden.
- Professor Allan Lichtman, known for accurate election predictions, advises that Joe Biden remains the best option for Democrats in 2024.
- Speculation about replacing Biden with Harris is sparking discussion and memes within the party.
In the aftermath of a disappointing presidential debate performance by President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining momentum on social media. With polls indicating a slip in Biden's popularity and a majority of voters believing the Democratic Party has a better chance against Trump with a different candidate, there is growing support for Harris to take on a more prominent role in the campaign. A CNN poll showed that 45% of registered voters would support Harris in a race against Trump, compared to 43% for Biden, making a case for her to replace Biden as the nominee. Despite calls for Biden to step aside for a new Democratic nominee following his debate performance, presidential historian Allan Lichtman believes Biden is still the safest bet for the Democrats. Lichtman's model, "Keys to the White House," suggests that if Harris were to become the nominee, Democrats risk losing key advantages secured by Biden, such as the incumbency and the primary contest. Lichtman highlighted the unlikely scenario where Harris could maintain these advantages if Biden were to step down from the presidency just months before the election. While there is growing support for Harris to play a larger role in the campaign, the Biden campaign has not responded to requests for comment on the matter. Lichtman, who accurately predicted the last nine out of ten elections since 1984, remains cautious about the potential risks of replacing Biden with Harris. Despite the calls for change, some experts believe that Biden's experience and incumbency still make him the most viable candidate for the Democrats in the upcoming election. As the debate over Biden's candidacy continues, the focus remains on whether Harris could effectively lead the Democratic Party against Trump in the fall. With social media support and a growing sentiment among voters for a change in leadership, the discussion around Harris's potential role in the campaign is likely to intensify in the coming weeks.