Biden will not seek reelection; endorses Harris

[John Clark]

At last  glimmer of hope! 

Biden will not seek reelection; endorses Harris

“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” Biden wrote. “And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”

John K Clark

[PGC]

In light of this, there indeed is a glimmer of hope for Democrats against Trump. This opens a pathway for new leadership, yet it brings forth pressing questions about Vice President Kamala Harris's suitability for the job. I'm just curious guys, not trying to make a point + just want to read people's thoughts: Is she likeable enough to win over the majority?

Her tenure hasn't seemed stellar, notably her handling of the border. Her trip to Guatemala, where she sternly advised potential migrants to "do not come. Do not come," seemed to lack the strength/depth/vision necessary for such a complex issue. This highlighted concerns about whether she is truly up to the task or merely out of her depth.

Can a seasoned insider like Harris convincingly articulate a fresh, positive vision for the future? The American electorate has grown weary of the status quo, regardless of its legislative successes. I'd guess there's a palpable desire for some change, not just a different face with the same message of "do not Trump."

So, the question boils down to: should the Democrats pivot towards a new, dynamic figure that embodies a break from the past, or is Kamala Harris the best option they have, merely offering an anti-Trump stance without substantial innovation? If so, who could that candidate be, with most potential candidates immediately jumping behind Harris?

[John Clark]

On Mon, Jul 22, 2024 at 10:54 AM PGC <multipl...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Can a seasoned insider like Harris convincingly articulate a fresh, positive vision for the future? 

Probably not because that would be difficult, but I think she might be able to do something that was far easier, articulate the nightmarish Orwellian future we can expect if Trump is in the oval office again.  And that's all she needs to do to win.

John K Clark

  

 

[John Clark]

On Mon, Jul 22, 2024 at 10:54 AM PGC <multipl...@gmail.com> wrote:

> should the Democrats pivot towards a new, dynamic figure that embodies a break from the past, or is Kamala Harris the best option they have, merely offering an anti-Trump stance without substantial innovation? If so, who could that candidate be, 

If they don't pick Kamala Harris a good pick would be Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer. She has twice won the race for governor in the must-have swing state of Michigan, and won by a 10 point margin both times. Objectively she has the knack of being able to get things done, and subjectively the people of Michigan like what she has done. And she's likable and looks good on television. If they don't pick her for president she would be an ideal choice for Harris's vice president.

John K Clark

[Brent Meeker]

I don't think there's any real alternative to Harris.  She's the only person that can use the $93 million donated to the Biden/Harris campaign.  No other recognizable Democrat, like Whitmer, has expressed interest in running.  Five states have already pledged their delegates to her.

For Vice President she needs to have a white male Senator, such as Mark Kelly of AZ or Mike Bennett of CO, who is in a state with a Democratic Governor so that a Dem can be appointed in place of the Senator...otherwise the Dems risk losing a Senate seat.  It's good to have VP from a swing-state too.

Brent

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