What happens if President Biden drops out of the race? Heres what could happen next WSOC TV [Video]

WASHINGTON — The Democratic National Convention is just weeks aways and President Biden is still expected to accept the nomination.

But as pressure mounts for him to step aside, the process of choosing another Democratic nominee isn’t as simple as removing President Biden from the top of the ticket.

His primary and caucus wins earlier this year secured him the support of nearly 3,900 delegates.

The DNC says he’s the only person who qualifies for the nomination and its rules state that delegates should follow their states’ voters’ preferences.

But during his most recent press conference on July 11, President Biden said delegates are free to do whatever they want.

“If all of a sudden, I showed up at the convention and everybody said we want somebody else – that’s the Democratic process. It’s not going to happen,” said the President.

But what happens if President Biden drops out before the convention?

Political science professor Casey Burgat …