'Unlawful': Republicans to legally challenge replacement of Joe Biden

US House Speaker Mike Johnson has warned Republicans would legally challenge the replacement of Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket for the November 5 election.

Johnson made the remarks during an interview on ABC's 'This Week' on Sunday – before President Biden had officially dropped out of the race.

Johnson observed that state laws govern elections and switching candidates could face major legal obstacles.

"These elections are handled at the state level. Every state has its own system," he said.

"In some of these, it's not possible to simply just switch out a candidate who has been chosen through the democratic, small D, democratic process over such a long period of time."

"14 million Democrats voted to make Joe Biden the nominee.

"So it would be wrong and I think unlawful in accordance to some of these states' rules for a handful of people to go in a backroom and switch it out because they don't like the candidate any longer."

President Biden dropped his reelection bid on Sunday, amid intensifying opposition within his own Democratic Party, and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's candidate against Republican Donald Trump.

[nhmooytis]

When did Dems ever give a fat crap what’s legal?

[janc]

They switched Biden out because Trump lived.

[Proer]

It was in the Country's best interest for him to step down four years ago!

[SusanCox-plqp]

Biden never should have been a candidate in the first place.

[Dickie-zotv]

Well folks, I'm a Black Conservative Democrat that doesn't want a California Lawyer as my President. President Trump can count my vote for him as of today ❤❤❤❤

[HazolBear]

Trump already said it doesn’t matter who the democrat nominee is. He’s focused on fixing the country.

[federalisticnewyorkians]

This is how you know you are a horrible president, when the opposing party fights to keep you on the ballot. May America never have to endure such shame again.

[robertlundquist]

People voted in primaries to select their candidate. Changing that candidate against the vote of the people is disenfranchising their choice.

[toddaulner]

Would not be the first illegal move they have pulled.

[magtje]

Biden just got 14m votes in this years primary, but 81m in 2020.

Yeah. That tells you all you need.

[whitehaze]

Those pesky laws get the democrats everytime.

[robertmatthews]

A handful of people in the back room is the Democrat party version of 'Our democracy.'

[ShepardOfficial]

"He's a threat to our very democracy!"

Ok. Your liberal leaders for the 4th election in a row, have said "fuck the people in our party and shut up. Take the nominee we give you."

We chose Trump. And he loves us back. Trump 2024 💯🇺🇸💯🇺🇸💯

[danieljones]

This is all wrong. You can't simply switch a candidate. It's like having a boxing match scheduled with two fighters. Then at the last minute trying to switch out one of the opponents to have an edge. FOUL!!

[Falconlibrary]

I once went to a car lot to buy a Mustang that was advertised at $26, 000. When I got there, the price was $33, 000.
It's called "bait and switch" and it's how the Democrats are running things right now.

[ruthferguson]

They do what they want In every situation and never held accountable.

[SaltySeabee]

And just like that.... poof, 81M votes mean nothing

[ProbablyStonedComments]

They lookin for someone who can win, not the person most qualified to lead our country. Thats pretty scary.

[NarleyAdventures]

Why would Democrats start following rules of law now…?

[BrucePotter]

Wouldn't it be funny if the Democrats have made such a mess of this that Trump is elected unopposed?