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Then the Democrats can pick someone else NOW and rally behind them. This constant undermining of Biden while not providing a good alternative and promoting them is just hurting Democrats chances to save democracy. This is irresponsible on such an obvious level I have to assume they are trying to lose the presidency.
It's all about pressuring Biden in time before his nomination is locked in by the delegates. The moment that happens, this ends for better or worse.
If you're going to pressure an incumbent into dropping out you can't lead with "we'll figure out who the nominee is who can beat Trump eventually". You come to the board with a game plan and evidence. Calling for him to step down is fucking sabotage without all of that.
I think you're looking at this all wrong. All data points to an inevitable Biden loss. Once you accept that, then the question of the alternative almost doesn't matter.
The problem is that you cannot in good conscience say that an 81-year-old with THAT debate performance is truly the best Democrats have to muster. If true, then that's fucking sad.
Now, I've written many write-ups, and now data supports it, showing that any alternative including Harris would fair better. Win? Not necessarily. But have a better chance? Absofuckinglutely.