Democrats Plan Virtual Convention to Nominate Biden Amid Internal Concerns

Democrats are preparing to hold a virtual vote in the first week of August to nominate President Joe Biden as their party's candidate, following calls for his withdrawal after a poor debate performance against Donald Trump.

The Democratic National Convention's rules committee is set to deliberate on the voting process this Friday, with final plans expected next week. Co-chairs Bishop Leah D. Daughtry and Gov. Tim Walz emphasized that the virtual vote will not occur before August 1, but it is crucial to meet Ohio's initial August 7 filing deadline to avoid legal challenges from Republicans.

House Democrats expressed concerns about nominating Biden swiftly through a virtual roll call, warning it could harm party morale and unity. Their letter to the Democratic National Committee, still unsent, argues against stifling debate with an early voting decision.

(With inputs from agencies.)