The Dump Kamala Problem
It looks as though David Ignatius's column from earlier this week has precipitated a rush to find potential replacements for Kamala , even though this will be a feckless enterprise. Columnists at The Washington Post, New York Magazine’s The Intelligencer and a prominent independent writer said there are "better options available" for Biden’s running mate and that he should choose one of them if he wants a shot at winning re-election. Among the Democrats mentioned to replace Harris were Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock, and Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth. Ignatius himself recommended Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, for whatever reason. Gov Whitmer is the only one on this list who's also been named a potential replacement for Joe himself. Joe's potential replacements have included California Gov Newsom, who has since taken himself out of the running, and Illinois Gov Pritzker -- and that's about it. Besides Newsom, Whitmer, ...