Biden turned out to be a red-book candidate. Almost 72% of Democratic voters believe that Biden should run as the party's candidate.
“Theoretically, party leaders could come out and withhold support from Biden. However, the president enjoys significant support from the electorate’s electorate,” writes Julian Zelizer. The Democratic Party (which is on the verge of losing power because of its president) should simply change the donkey in midstream, Zelizer says.