(07-22-2024, 01:51 PM)jaglou53 Wrote:

(07-22-2024, 10:19 AM)StroudCrowd1 Wrote: How is she the rightful candidate without a primary? She is only the rightful candidate if Biden resigns his presidency and she happens to be the sitting president. Nothing is rightful at this point.

"Rightful" is not the correct word in this case. "Logical" is the word I'd use. Had Biden made his decision much earlier, things would have been very different regarding the process to select a democratic nominee. Democrats like Newsome, Whitmer, Kelly and Cooper would have possibly entered the race. They have all strongly endorsed Harris because they are smart and know that it is too late for any of them to likely win and it would also cause bigger problems within the party. I'm sure Whitmer and Newsome would prefer to run in 2028, along with Shapiro, if Trump wins in November.

Regarding Harris' chances of beating Trump, she is no doubt the underdog at this point. It is impossible to predict with any certainty at his point, however, who will win. Her V.P. selection will be critical if they are popular in the battleground states. Her selection is obviously very popular with the most reliable democratic group- black women. If she is able to win over the young voters and undecided black men, she has a very good chance.