Here are the top 5 Democrats who could lead the party after Kamala’s fall

Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss to President-elect Donald Trump has put the Democratic Party in a challenging position as they face the future without a clear leader. With President Biden and Vice President Harris set to leave office in January, the party is left without a figurehead, creating an opportunity for some of the party’s top personalities to step up and fill the void.

Here are some of the most likely candidates to take on a leadership role within the Democratic Party:

Chuck Schumer:
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has been a stalwart leader for Democrats in the Senate for many years. With Rep. Nancy Pelosi stepping back from leadership in Congress, Schumer is now the most senior Democrat in that branch. However, he will have to navigate once again with a Republican majority in the Senate.

Hakeem Jeffries:
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries from New York presents a younger alternative to Schumer as a potential successor to Pelosi in the House of Representatives. Jeffries is expected to play a central role in the Democrats’ efforts to push back against the Trump administration and congressional Republicans in the coming years.

Gavin Newsom:
California Governor Gavin Newsom is a prominent figure with national ambitions. With the departure of Biden and Harris, Newsom could see this as an opportunity to establish himself as a standout leader within the Democratic Party. Newsom has already positioned himself as a vocal opponent of Trump and could use this platform to further elevate his profile.

Josh Shapiro:
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is another potential Democratic leader. With a high approval rating in Pennsylvania, a crucial state for presidential elections, Shapiro could position himself as a strong contender for a leadership role within the party.

Pete Buttigieg:
Former Mayor Pete Buttigieg, now serving as the Secretary of Transportation under the Biden administration, could also emerge as a key player within the Democratic Party. Buttigieg gained national attention during the 2019 Democratic primary and his role in the Biden administration could set him up for a significant leadership position in the future.

As the Democratic Party looks to navigate the post-Biden-Harris era, these individuals are likely to play key roles in shaping the party’s direction and leadership. It will be interesting to see how they rise to the challenge and fill the void left by the departing leaders.