Democrats Grapple with 25th Amendment as Biden Faces Reelection Doubts
Amid concerns over President Biden's age and mental acuity, party members explore constitutional options for leadership transition.
- President Biden remains determined to seek reelection despite growing pressure from Democrats to step down.
- The 25th Amendment offers a rarely used mechanism for replacing an incapacitated president, but its invocation is considered unlikely.
- Some Democrats suggest Vice President Kamala Harris could assume the presidency if Biden voluntarily resigns.
- The amendment's process involves complex steps, including Cabinet and congressional approval, making it a challenging route.
- Historical context shows the amendment was designed to address presidential incapacity, with few precedents for its use.