In the face of mounting concerns about President Biden's cognitive health, two influential Democrats have proposed a strategy that includes a "blitz primary" election ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August.
This plan, if executed, would see President Biden relinquishing his position as the Party's nominee, paving the way for other contenders to enter the race.
As reported by The Post Millennial, the blueprint for this strategy was outlined in a memo obtained by Semafor. The memo suggests that the official nominee would be selected by delegates at the convention. However, persuading President Biden to withdraw from the race could prove challenging, given his firm stance against stepping down in the face of his Republican adversary, former President Donald Trump.
The architects of this proposal are Ted Dintersmith, a venture capitalist and Democrat donor, and Rosa Brooks, a former advisor to the Biden campaign who has served under both the Obama and Clinton administrations. The duo has reportedly presented this idea to Democratic donors, officials within the Biden campaign, and the White House.
In a conversation with Semafor, Dintersmith expressed their intent to shift the prevailing narrative in Washington that the Democratic Party is under threat. He stated, "In the midst of malaise and crisis, we can forge an uplifting path."
According to the memo, the proposed "blitz primary" would unfold as follows: In mid-July, Biden would step down as the Democratic nominee and announce the "blitz primary," which would be backed by Vice President Kamala Harris. Prospective candidates would then have a few days to declare their intentions. DNC delegates would subsequently shortlist six candidates who would campaign in the month leading up to the convention.
The memo further suggests that each candidate would partake in weekly forums moderated by "cultural icons" such as Michelle Obama, Taylor Swift, and Oprah, with the aim of energizing voters. The Democratic nominee would then be selected by delegates through ranked choice voting before the DNC convention commences in Chicago on Aug. 19. The newly chosen party candidate would be unveiled on stage at the convention alongside Biden, Barack Obama, and Bill Clinton.
The memo concludes with a call to action, stating, "We can limp to shameful, avoidable democracy-ending defeat. Or Democrats can make this Our Finest Hour. While we hope for help from Lord Almighty, the Lord helps those who help themselves. We need to act. Now."
This proposal emerges amidst a wave of anxiety within the Democratic Party, triggered by Biden's lackluster debate performance against Trump. In the aftermath of the debate, several Democrat megadonors and prominent Democratic lawmakers have urged Biden to withdraw from the race, doubting the feasibility of a victory in November.
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