Democrats are planning to hold a virtual vote in the first week of August to officially nominate President Joe Biden as their party's candidate for the upcoming election. This decision comes after Biden faced criticism following a lackluster debate performance against Donald Trump.
The Democratic National Convention's rules committee is set to convene on Friday to discuss the logistics of the virtual vote, with finalization expected to occur next week. The party aims to conduct the vote before August 7, aligning with Ohio's filing deadline.
The co-chairs of the rules committee emphasized that the virtual voting process will not be rushed, highlighting the importance of careful consideration in its implementation. The party had previously announced plans for an early roll call to ensure Biden's eligibility for the Ohio ballot, a move prompted by changes in the state's election rules.
However, a group of House Democrats expressed reservations about expediting Biden's nomination, citing concerns about stifling debate within the party. They cautioned that an early roll call could potentially undermine Democratic unity and morale.
The Democratic National Convention is scheduled to take place from August 19 to 22 in Chicago, where the party will officially nominate its candidate for the presidency.
