Democrats aim to nominate president in early August as some push Biden to quit

Biden has rebuffed calls from some of his party to quit (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

Democrats will look to hold a virtual vote to make President Joe Biden their party’s nominee in the first week of August, as Biden has rebuffed calls from some in his party to quit the race after his disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump.

The Democratic National Convention’s rules committee will meet on Friday to discuss its plans, according to a letter sent to members, and will finalise them next week.