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During the Democratic primary election, most voters overwhelmingly backed Joe Biden. The president faced multiple challengers who he refused to debate; nevertheless, he still coasted to de facto nominee status, largely aided by being an incumbent president. When Democrats hold their convention next month, Biden will very likely carry the nomination. In spite of this, it'll take some work for him to secure a second term in the White House. Right now, Biden needs to convince the country that he's mentally and cognitively up for the job. This is something the president has struggled with in the weeks after his June debate against Donald Trump. To say that the debate went poorly for Biden would be a significant understatement. Now, a new poll shows the majority of Independent and Democratic voters want the incumbent president to bow out.

Findings from the Associated Press/NORC Center for Public Affairs Research

According to the latest data, 77% of Independents and 65% of Democrats want Biden to let a different leftist proceed with the party's nomination. People of this view argue if the current president remains in the race, he'll simply lose to Trump this November. Within the Democratic Party, Biden's strongest support comes from older voters and black voters. Progressives, on the other hand, are more likely to want the president to resign and pass the torch to Vice President Harris or a different Democrat. Of left-wing voters between the ages of 18 and 44, three in four expressed support for Biden ending his candidacy. For months on end, polling has shown Biden's age and cognitive abilities are concerning to Americans; however, the debate performance from the president in late June inflamed these worries among voters who don't want a second Trump term.

Who could replace Biden?

Vice President Kamala Harris would naturally be considered as the first person to replace Biden if he stepped down. Michigan Gov. Whitmer and California Gov. Newsom have also been discussed by Americans as potential replacements. Though as of now, Harris, Whitmer, and Newsom are each standing by the current president. The loudest Democratic voices calling for him to can his run for reelection are ones at the congressional and electorate levels.