Campaign finance experts believe that financial roadblocks could make it difficult for another Democrat to replace President Biden as the party's nominee if he were to step down or be replaced. Despite the ongoing calls within the party for Biden to withdraw, experts say that the $127 million raised by the Biden-Harris campaign in June may present a significant barrier to any potential challengers.
The ongoing calls for President Biden to step down as the Democratic nominee have raised questions about the potential financial challenges that could arise if another candidate were to take his place. Campaign finance experts believe that the $127 million raised by the Biden-Harris campaign in June could create significant roadblocks for any potential replacement candidate.
Financial Hurdles Could Prevent Replacement of Biden as Democratic Nominee
According to election law experts, Vice President Kamala Harris would likely be able to use the campaign funds given that her name is on the Biden-Harris ticket. However, even she could face hurdles in accessing the money.
Trey Trainor, a commissioner on the Federal Election Commission, said that it is an "open-ended question" whether the funds could be transferred to Harris.
Financial Hurdles Could Prevent Replacement of Biden as Democratic Nominee
If Biden is replaced as the nominee, legal experts say that the Biden-Harris campaign would be allowed to transfer the funds to the Democratic National Committee. However, the campaign arm is limited in how it can distribute that money.
According to Trainor, the financial roadblocks could make it difficult for Democrats to replace Biden as their nominee.
Financial Hurdles Could Prevent Replacement of Biden as Democratic Nominee
"I think they have no choice but to continue forward with President Biden as their nominee because there are just too many hurdles," Trainor said on "The Josh Hammer Show" on Wednesday.
Other potential Biden replacements, such as Democratic Govs. Gavin Newsom of California and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, as well as Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, may also face difficulties in obtaining the campaign funds.
While some members of the Democratic Party are calling for Biden to step down, campaign finance experts believe that he will likely remain the Democratic nominee, even if the final decision comes down to campaign cash.
The financial complexities of replacing Biden as the Democratic nominee highlight the challenges facing the party as it grapples with the ongoing calls for his withdrawal.
