Republicans rooting for Biden to stay Trump’s opponent over risking replacement

Published July 8, 2024 10:56am ET



Since President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance, a flurry of Democrats have been openly questioning if it’s time to replace their party’s nominee. 

However, Republicans are acknowledging a new opponent could open up a new set of challenges for former President Donald Trump after he has spent months painting Biden as incapable of leading. Many in GOP circles believe Biden will be the easiest candidate for Trump to beat in November.

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