Legal Challenges Unlikely to Keep Biden at Top of Democratic Ticket, Experts Say

The possibility of legal challenges to keep President Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket has been floated by allies of former President Donald Trump. However, election law experts believe that these court fights aimed at blocking Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential candidacy are unlikely to gain traction in federal courts.

House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested that Republicans could bring lawsuits in states where Biden is not on the ballot, but experts like David Becker and Derek Muller argue that there is no legal basis for such claims. The Heritage Foundation has also indicated that it is preparing for a legal fight to keep Biden on the ballot, but no lawsuits have been filed yet.

The Democratic National Committee is set to meet to approve or adjust proposed rules for the nominating process, as Biden has announced his withdrawal from the 2024 race. Harris, who has the support of at least 27 state delegations, is expected to be officially nominated for president next month.

Experts emphasize that courts are unlikely to intervene in the nomination process, as parties have their own rules and procedures for selecting candidates. The Supreme Court has previously ruled on ballot access issues, expressing concerns about states dictating the outcome of presidential elections through patchwork laws.

Overall, legal challenges to prevent Harris from becoming the Democratic nominee are expected to face significant hurdles and are unlikely to succeed. The nomination process is set to proceed as planned, with the Democratic ticket being finalized in the coming weeks.