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[Ryuu96]

sundin13 said:

Ryuu96 said:

Biden could have lost the re-election and went down as one of the most hated presidents of all time for refusing to step down. He has done the right thing here, no matter what happens he has chosen the selfless option and if Democrats win in November, Biden will be a hero to his party, history will look kindly on him even if they don't win I feel, few leaders would make this same choice. I'm not particularly thrilled it wasn't done as an address to the nation and he hasn't endorsed Harris (yet) but I'll give him a chance to fix that, as he says he will speak to the Nation later this week.

Unquestionably the right thing to do for his legacy. 

Now we just wait and see what the next step is. I think Jaicee is kind of right in the other thread that they can't give the appearance of Biden just coronating Harris (although I don't think that they should have a month long open primary). These needs to be figured out fast, and the more people who immediately get behind Harris, the better. 

It'd be a really bad look if Biden doesn't endorse Harris, basically says her own President doesn't have faith in her.

I'm not saying Biden should be like "Harris, you're the boss now!" obviously But Biden's endorsement will help get the rest in line, followed by Schumer/Pelosi/Hakeem, etc. So we can avoid this mini-primary suggestion.

At least I'm relieved Newsom already said he wouldn't challenge Harris, I think he's going to be a leading candidate for the Democrats in the future but something about him makes me think "career politician"