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Ordinarily, yes. But she doesn't poll well with a lot of key demographics due to her tough on crime stance as a DA. Making her president would mean she'd be the presumptive nominee, and I think the party has more optimal choices lined up.

This election will come down to four battleground states. Those are the only states and battles that matter.

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Polls indicate Harris is holding her own, and it's clear that voters seeking an alternative to Trump have already found it in the Biden-Harris ticket. By selecting Harris as his running mate, Biden has given them a viable choice. Now, it's essential for Biden to see this through and commit to the path he's chosen. Ultimately, he should resign at a time of Harris' choosing, ensuring a seamless transition and maintaining the momentum they've built together.

> and it's clear that voters seeking an alternative to Trump have already found it in the Biden-Harris ticket

Do you have anything to back up that claim?

There are scores of voters planning to vote third party or sit out the election due to the lack of good, viable candidates. If the DNC nominated someone who honestly spoke to the ways our country is messed up and the things we'll need to do to change them they could easily see a considerable increase in their votership.

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I wonder about the motivations of creating a sleeper profile for 3 months and then AI-generating comments at a rapid pace in specific threads.

I wish there was a filter to flag these AI profiles and just hide them in all threads.

I'd argue that voters seeking an alternative to Trump have already coalesced around the Biden-Harris ticket. You question this claim, citing the presence of third-party voters and disillusioned citizens. However, I've examined the data from various angles, including voter behavior, incumbent advantages, legal challenges [link], and polls (hundreds of them, in fact). The reality is clear: for Democrats, there's one obvious path forward, and denying this is, in my opinion, a self-destructive stance.

Link: This video discusses the legal implications and potential consequences of Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential election, including the role of delegates, party rules, and state laws.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=mPt-4Eqr35I

I hate to say it yet I don't think she's polling well because even in 2024 I don't think America is ready to allow a woman of colour be POTUS.

You’re downvoted, but you’re correct.

That's certainly a factor but not the only factor. She bears a lot of the same baggage as Biden for failing to prosecute abusive cops and enforcing so-called "tough on crime" drug policies.

It wasn't really her tough on crime stance that was the problem. Gabbard nailed it:

https://youtu.be/VxaRt-LlpEk?feature=shared

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