In a surprising turn of events, Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., has hinted at the possibility that President Joe Biden may not be the candidate who will face off against former President Donald Trump in November. This revelation comes as Democrats find themselves divided over Biden's debate performance, with some calling for him to withdraw from the race.

During an interview on MSNBC, Raskin acknowledged the ongoing discussions within the party regarding Biden's candidacy. He stated, "We're having a serious conversation about what to do. So, whether he's the candidate or someone else is the candidate, he is going to be the keynote speaker at our convention."

Raskin emphasized the importance of open dialogue within a political party. He noted the challenges posed by Biden's debate performance while also acknowledging the widespread affection and support for the President within the Democratic Party. "There are very honest and serious and rigorous conversations taking place at every level of our party because it is a political party, and we have differences in point of view," Raskin explained.

Furthermore, Raskin criticized the Republican Party for their lack of response to Trump's 34 felony counts and conviction in New York for falsifying business records. He contrasted it with the open discussions happening within the Democratic Party.

While concerns have been raised about Biden's ability to defeat Trump following the debate, other prominent Democrats, such as Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, have dismissed these worries. Shapiro asserted that the focus should be on prosecuting the case against Trump rather than getting caught up in hand-wringing. "The bottom line here is that there is a clear contrast in this race, and we have a responsibility to prosecute the case against Donald Trump, not get caught up in any hand-wringing right now, stop worrying and start working," he stated on CNN.

Despite the internal discussions surrounding Biden's candidacy, Raskin assured that the Democratic Party remains supportive of him. "Regardless of what President Biden decides, our party is going to be unified, and our party also needs him at the very center of our deliberations in our campaign," Raskin affirmed. He further emphasized that Biden would be the focal point for rallying the party to defeat the "forces of authoritarianism and reaction" in the country.

As the Democratic Party continues to grapple with this complex situation, the decision regarding Biden's candidacy remains uncertain. The coming days will shed further light on the party's direction and who will ultimately face Donald Trump in the upcoming November election.