If age forces Joe Biden to stand down, who will step up? 

a terrible criticism The study, by Republican Special Counsel Robert Hur, focused on President Biden’s aging and declining capabilities. After his interview with Biden, Mr. Xu described him as a “well-meaning old man with a poor memory” and that “his abilities are diminishing with age.” Although he is in relatively good health for an 81-year-old man, Mr. Biden has long-term speech and memory problems. worries many Americans.

If Biden’s age-related problems accelerate rapidly (and, to be clear, there is no reason to suggest they will), he would be forced to withdraw his nomination for the 2024 US presidential election. .

So who are the leading Democrats ready to step up?

Gretchen Whitmer (52)

Michigan’s popular governor is a realist from the Rust Belt. What she proposes is women’s health care and Medicaid expansion. Although she is working with local Republicans on a balanced state budget, 900 bipartisan bills, She has repeatedly denied tax breaks for Michiganders to alleviate the soaring cost of living. Whitmer was asked about her presidential aspirations, and she said, “I intend to serve as governor for four years.” But saying you’re going to do something isn’t the same as saying you don’t want to do it.

Dean Phillips (55)

philips is he has already thrown his hat into the ring. He is a unique Jewish member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.his birth father died in the Vietnam War and his grandmother was a famous advice columnist Dear Abby. Phillips strongly believes that: time limit For the Senate and Supreme Court. He is a Biden centrist, but recently said of Biden:Voters want competition, not coronation.”

Jared Polis (48)

Polis is an experienced politician. Who delivers the results?.of gay millionaires in colorado Progressive, not retreating from difficult problems, improving infrastructure and internet He has access to his entire state. However, Colorado high drug use and mental health issuesthe governor tried to put the program in place; battle they.To the police lost One of his companies registered a domain name when he was asked if he would run for president. JaredPolisforPresident.com.

Gavin Newsome (56)

Newsom is a centrist Democrat. He upset many progressives. pushed To keep the state’s last nuclear power plant open, defended A controversial program that forces unhoused people into mental health and substance abuse treatment.he game discussion On Fox News, whenever he says something controversial, it gets amplified. However, it is not very popular outside of California. Although he publicly denies ever seeking the presidency, he does so privately. I held you for a long time That ambition.

Kamala Harris (59)

Harris is internationally well known. her stance is right to abortion Popular with women of all political persuasions.Domestic Harris It has stabilized, But when it matters I’m hesitant. Biden called her “It’s a work in progress.” Perhaps this is because she is unable to build consensus even within her own party. Nevertheless, she is expected to announce her candidacy.In a mixed candidacy involving either a woman and a man, or a white person and a person of color (or both), Ms. Harris mixed with.

Andy Beshear (46 years old))

Born into an old-school Southern political family, Bechar is a moderate Democrat. It works well Along with the Republicans. He is sure to garner votes from high-flying states. The other advantage is that he has. Strong anti-pharmaceutical track record support reform, health care and pension. On the other hand, progressives in the Democratic Party may criticize his relative conservatism. Beshear has publicly said no to his nomination, but the Kentucky Democratic Party has called him“Dark horse” candidate.

Wes Moore (45)

of War veteran turned Maryland governor It is strong in dealing with social issues such as housing and education. A lack of national recognition is holding him back, and some will see him as just a glib urban elitist.He has not yet proven himself in the fight against ongoing problems Crime problem in Baltimore, the state’s largest city. Moore has not expressed his interest in the presidential race, but a DNC insider said: already talking about him as a future candidate.

All of these potential candidates will run on a platform of a growing economy, fighting the dictatorships of China and Russia, and human rights, especially the rights of women and gays.

The Republican front-runner remains heavily indicted Former President Trump (77). He will address right-wing issues such as inflation, crime, immigration and gender issues. Another Republican candidate is still standing. nikki haley (52) is trying to differentiate himself from Trump based on his youth and appeal to younger voters.But she struggle against the tamp base.

Of course, as partisan Republican Newt Gingrich rightly points out, it’s dangerous to underestimate Biden. Mr. Biden is strong economic performance To keep running. Perhaps it’s time to put aside our hard-wired agilism.

Patrick Drennan is a New Zealand-based journalist with degrees in American history and economics.