The Democratic National Committee is proceeding with plans to virtually nominate President Joe Biden in the upcoming weeks, despite facing opposition from some Democratic lawmakers. In an email sent to members of the convention rules committee, the DNC emphasized that a virtual nomination is the 'wisest approach' and confirmed that no virtual voting will commence before August 1.
The committee is scheduled to convene on Friday to discuss and establish the procedures and timeline for virtually nominating Biden. The email outlined that the virtual voting element will be concluded before the in-person convention, with details on how the process will be executed.
The decision to move forward with virtually nominating Biden has stirred controversy within the Democratic Party. A faction of House Democrats, expressing concerns about Biden's electability against Trump, is urging the DNC to reconsider its plans. A draft letter circulating among Democratic lawmakers calls for a slowdown in the nomination process.
The DNC's move to virtually nominate Biden aligns with a quiet pressure campaign by some of his allies to expedite the process before the Democratic National Convention in August in Chicago. The party is set to elaborate on the rationale behind the virtual vote and provide insights into its implementation during the upcoming meeting.
