Current public discourse about the Democratic Party potentially replacing President Joe Biden as their nominee is slowly growing. Discussion is heterogeneous and fragmented, leaning heavily on individual political biases and perceptions. However, there is not significant or concentrated chatter suggesting the Democratic Party is considering replacing Biden.s

Several mainstream media reports have discussed this issue during the Democratic primary, specifically as the “Uncommitted” movement has gained steam. MIG Reports performed an initial study of online commentary to find insights into voter sentiment about replacing Joe Biden.

Google Search Trends previously showed an increase in searches for "Uncommitted Movement” and "replace Biden.” Often, these searches mirror primary election days. For the first time in 2024, "replace Biden” outpaced searches for "Uncommitted Movement.”

Online discourse shows low volume in several topics related to the nomination process. However, the notable disastrous swing in sentiment may indicate the discussion, while still a niche topic, may be heading to an inflection point.

Based on the two datasets, it is possible to extrapolate that voters are becoming curious about the feasibility of replacing Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee. This may prove to be one more chaotic element to an already unprecedented nomination process. In addition, Biden is set to be nominated via Zoom despite no COVID-lockdowns and growing voter dissatisfaction.

Voters are Increasingly Rejecting Biden

Online conversations reveal a predominantly negative sentiment towards the Democratic Party and Joe Biden. Most of the discussion focuses on allegations of platform discrepancies and lies from Biden’s administration.

Other prominent themes include accusations of corruption, communism, socialism, and a perceived bias in favor of Democrats in Hunter Biden's conviction. Several voters suggest the Democratic Party is no longer representing the views of its traditional base. There is criticism for perceived radical or extremist views within the party. Voters feel alienated and claim the party has diverged from its original moderate standpoint to adopt more radical ideologies.

Many also express a belief that the Democratic Party wants the “destruction of America.” This further indicates the extent of the negative sentiment as people view the Democratic party and Joe Biden as untrustworthy and power-hungry.

Voters accuse Democrats and the media of censorship, particularly surrounding the Hunter Biden laptop story. Politicians, news media, and government agents are being accused of participating in misinformation and election rigging.

There are only a few social media posts defending Biden and the Democratic party. These threads highlight some positive aspects of Biden's tenure. However, even within these comments, there's considerable criticism about how Biden is handling issues like the border, Israel, and the economy.

Prevalent negative sentiment implies a significant level of dissatisfaction with the current administration and the Democratic Party. Although this is not a comprehensive view of all Americans nor a scientific study, it provides some insight into current discussions and sentiment trends among Americans online. It's important to acknowledge that social media discussions often skew negative and may not accurately represent the views of the wider population.