Staff Reports
The Democratic Party appears to be casting an eye towards Kamala Harris as the next presidential hopeful, leaving Joe Biden in the crosshairs for a political coup. During a lively discussion on NBC, Lester Holt, who remains ever-so-slightly more honest than most talking heads, posed a question about whether the Democrats were already discussing the potential to sideline Biden during this election season. Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, expertly juggling her loyalty to the party and the reality of the situation, hinted that discussions would get rolling if Harris fails to capture the necessary wins.
For those keeping score, Harris has executed a less-than-stellar campaign over a rather agonizing 107 days, which is like climbing Mount Everest in flip-flops. It’s a historical anomaly that suggests the party may have somehow underestimated not just Biden, but the magnitude of the task ahead. The idea that a decision might need to be made about Biden’s fitness to lead, depending on how Harris performs, sends shivers down the spines of Democratic strategists. Should Harris slump, these analysts will undoubtedly point their fingers at Biden as the supposed “better candidate.”
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In the preceding weeks, media outlets have toyed with the idea that—gasp—Biden might have been the more competent leader all along. Such speculation is enough to make any Harris campaign manager break into a cold sweat. After all, the chaotic leadership dynamics in the Democratic Party aren’t just limited to the halls of Congress; they seem to resemble a reality TV show gone rogue.
One can only imagine Harris’s camp anxiously waiting, popcorn in hand, to see how this all plays out. Should the ever-elusive win escape Harris, Biden’s team will likely come out swinging, boasting that they would have delivered a victorious campaign. Such an assertion would add another layer of drama to an already convoluted narrative, akin to a soap opera where the audience seems to forget the plot but keeps coming back for the shocking twists.
If this race heads south for Harris, the Democratic infighting will likely reach a fever pitch. Expect strategic blame-shifting, with Biden supporters claiming the throne while Harris’s camp desperately casts about for an escape route. In the end, whether Biden or Harris emerges from this circus, one thing remains clear: the Democratic Party is engrossed in a clumsy battle of survival, making for a politically entertaining spectacle that should leave conservatives chuckling all the way to the ballot box.
