A new survey indicates that the only Democrat who has a chance to defeat Donald Trump in a straight-up contest in November is former first lady Michelle Obama. According to a Reuters/Ipsos survey, the former first lady would be the only Democrat to defeat Trump in a fictitious matchup, receiving 50% of the vote to 39% of Trump's. Merely 4% of participants said that they would not cast a ballot at all.
The poll also revealed that, should they run against one other, President Joe Biden and Donald Trump would share a virtual tie with 40% of the vote each. Additionally, 8% of respondents indicated they would vote for a different candidate, and 8% more said they would not cast a ballot at all.
When comparing Kamala Harris against Trump, the survey revealed that she would have earned 42% of the vote. Other Democrats who have been mentioned as possible Biden substitutes include Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who was behind Trump by five points in the survey, and California Governor Gavin Newson, who was behind Trump by three percentage points.
Additionally, Obama was the most popular Democratic pick to take Biden's position on the 2024 ticket, according to a February Rasmussen Reports survey.
Since the conclusion of her husband's second term in 2017, the former first lady has said without a doubt that she does not intend to run for president. She even went so far as to declare, "No, nope, not going to do it."
She reiterated her objection to running again in 2019 and urged people to back Biden in its place.
However, rumors of a possible presidential bid—or a Biden-Michelle Obama ticket—resurfaced in March when CNN pundit Alisyn Camerota said she would be a good choice for vice president.
Obama, however, turned down the demands once again in an NBC News statement. In addition, ex-US President Barack Obama denied reports that his wife might be on the Democratic ticket, stating that Michelle "does not like politics" and has no intention of running for office again.
People on social media are endorsing the former first lady's 2024 presidential campaign, even if the Obamas are against the notion.
Michelle Obama. Tonight, declare your candidacy. We will support you," someone said on X.
"To Michelle Obama, I apologize, but you must run for public office. It is not only about you and your household. Another stated, "It is about so many individuals, both now and in the future.
"I think Michelle Obama would be a strong presidential opponent against Donald Trump. A third added, "A far better chance than old man Biden."
This comes amid increasing demands for Biden to resign, even from members of his own party, after his appalling performance in last week's debate, in which he sometimes stammered and seemed to lose his train of thought.
The president told reporters that he "was not very smart" for "travelling around the world a couple of times" before to the debate, attributing his poor performance on jet lag on Tuesday. Aides reportedly attributed his lackluster performance on a cold.
Still, a few Democrats remain unconvinced. Texas Representative Lloyd Doggett became the first Democratic legislator in office to openly demand that Biden resign. In a Newsweek opinion piece, former Ohio representative Tim Ryan said that he thought Harris was the party's "best path forward" and called out those who thought Harris had less of a chance to defeat Trump than "the Joe Biden we saw the other night and will continue to see" for "not living in reality."
Similar to Obama, Harris's staff has discounted any discussion of a Democratic ticket that does not include Biden and her.
According to a statement from her office, Vice President Harris is excited to work alongside President Joe Biden for a second term. Whitmer and Newsom have also rejected the idea of taking Biden's place on the ticket.
During a fundraising presentation for Biden's campaign on Friday, the governor of California referred to these conversations as “unhelpful and unnecessary.” "We will not give up because of a single performance. He wrote, "What type of party does that?
There have also been suggestions for successors, including Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.
The poll also revealed that, should they run against one other, President Joe Biden and Donald Trump would share a virtual tie with 40% of the vote each. Additionally, 8% of respondents indicated they would vote for a different candidate, and 8% more said they would not cast a ballot at all.
When comparing Kamala Harris against Trump, the survey revealed that she would have earned 42% of the vote. Other Democrats who have been mentioned as possible Biden substitutes include Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who was behind Trump by five points in the survey, and California Governor Gavin Newson, who was behind Trump by three percentage points.
Additionally, Obama was the most popular Democratic pick to take Biden's position on the 2024 ticket, according to a February Rasmussen Reports survey.
Since the conclusion of her husband's second term in 2017, the former first lady has said without a doubt that she does not intend to run for president. She even went so far as to declare, "No, nope, not going to do it."
She reiterated her objection to running again in 2019 and urged people to back Biden in its place.
However, rumors of a possible presidential bid—or a Biden-Michelle Obama ticket—resurfaced in March when CNN pundit Alisyn Camerota said she would be a good choice for vice president.
Obama, however, turned down the demands once again in an NBC News statement. In addition, ex-US President Barack Obama denied reports that his wife might be on the Democratic ticket, stating that Michelle "does not like politics" and has no intention of running for office again.
People on social media are endorsing the former first lady's 2024 presidential campaign, even if the Obamas are against the notion.
Michelle Obama. Tonight, declare your candidacy. We will support you," someone said on X.
"To Michelle Obama, I apologize, but you must run for public office. It is not only about you and your household. Another stated, "It is about so many individuals, both now and in the future.
"I think Michelle Obama would be a strong presidential opponent against Donald Trump. A third added, "A far better chance than old man Biden."
This comes amid increasing demands for Biden to resign, even from members of his own party, after his appalling performance in last week's debate, in which he sometimes stammered and seemed to lose his train of thought.
The president told reporters that he "was not very smart" for "travelling around the world a couple of times" before to the debate, attributing his poor performance on jet lag on Tuesday. Aides reportedly attributed his lackluster performance on a cold.
Still, a few Democrats remain unconvinced. Texas Representative Lloyd Doggett became the first Democratic legislator in office to openly demand that Biden resign. In a Newsweek opinion piece, former Ohio representative Tim Ryan said that he thought Harris was the party's "best path forward" and called out those who thought Harris had less of a chance to defeat Trump than "the Joe Biden we saw the other night and will continue to see" for "not living in reality."
Similar to Obama, Harris's staff has discounted any discussion of a Democratic ticket that does not include Biden and her.
According to a statement from her office, Vice President Harris is excited to work alongside President Joe Biden for a second term. Whitmer and Newsom have also rejected the idea of taking Biden's place on the ticket.
During a fundraising presentation for Biden's campaign on Friday, the governor of California referred to these conversations as “unhelpful and unnecessary.” "We will not give up because of a single performance. He wrote, "What type of party does that?
There have also been suggestions for successors, including Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.
