(07-22-2024, 02:12 PM)Jaguarmeister Wrote:

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

She's going to have to debate and speak at many points along the way.  Have you heard her speak before?  She's widely viewed as a light weight and for good reason.

There is no doubt that in the past she has not been effective at communicating her vision and how she would make things better for everyday people. That's why she was so unsuccessful in her first bid to be President. She needs to show that this weakness has improved. Part of the problem is due to the fact that, being from California, she has never had to win the support of swing voters. If she demonstrates growth in this area and selects a more moderate V.P. like Kelly or Shapiro, she will definitely give Trump a tough challenge.

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