As far as I can tell, almost nobody in Democratic politics right now thinks that, in an ideal world, President Joe Biden would remain our nominee to take on former President Donald Trump, who was already an existential threat to democracy before the Supreme Court gave him free rein to assassinate rivals and launch political coups.But many of the donors, operatives, and party activists I've spoken with over the last few days feel nervous about our alternatives.
Sixth, I don't think we should accept the argument that Harris is necessarily weak. She's not a once-in-a-generation talent, but her performances have been getting stronger, and she is particularly compelling when speaking about abortion, which is the most important issue for a Democratic nominee in 2024 to be able to discuss . Her candidacy would also be historic for women and people of color.