For me, the question of whether Biden should stay in the race is purely instrumental: can he win? This rally is fine but can he appear in public and in private over and over, frequently, and demonstrate cogency and energy? Can he speak extemporaneously with vigor? I don’t know who can answer these questions. So, we are left with a need to see him, often and publicly, and not only in scripted, controlled settings. This has to happen now and quickly. It has been left to awfully late in the day. 1/
@heidilifeldman I agree with all of this, but with one caveat: if he craps the bed again during the second debate, he is unelectable. Then where are we? The DNC's plan for getting Joe reelected consisted of E. Jean Carroll, Jack Smith, Stormy Daniels and keeping Joe hidden in the White House while surrogates tout his impressive accomplishments on the Sunday programs. Hard stop. That's the plan. Does anyone think Joe can serve another 4 years? We are expected to participate in the ruse or else.