Majority of likely Democratic voters say party should ditch Biden, poll shows

Two-thirds would like someone other than Biden but respondents say he is best placed among declared candidates to beat Trump

A majority of likely Democratic voters say the party should nominate someone other than Joe Biden for president next year, according to a poll released on Thursday.

Two-thirds of Democratic and Democratic-leaning registered voters surveyed by CNN and SSRS from 25 to 31 August said they would prefer someone other than Biden. Among those voters, 18% specified another candidate but the overwhelming majority - 82% - said they just want to see someone besides" the current president.