Democrats Lack Backup Plan if Biden Halts 2024 Re-election Campaign

Despite Age Concerns and Weak Poll Numbers, Biden Sticks to Second Term Plan

Despite concerns about his age and weak poll numbers, President Joe Biden is sticking to his plan to seek a second term in 2024.
The Democratic Party has no backup plan if Biden were to halt his re-election campaign, which could lead to a messy intraparty battle.
Deadlines to get on the primary ballot in critical states such as Nevada, South Carolina, and Georgia have already passed, making it unclear what the path forward would be if more Democratic candidates were to jump in now.
If Biden were to drop out while the Democratic primaries were ongoing, other candidates could join the race, depending on state filing requirements.
Biden's running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris, would not automatically replace him as the top candidate if he stepped aside; she would benefit from their joint campaign infrastructure if she ran for president in his absence, but other Democrats would likely swoop in to the race as well.