In a predictable turn of events, President Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor. This decision has sent shockwaves through the Democratic Party, triggering a wave of endorsements for Harris from party heavyweights.

Amidst this flurry, a curious silence exists regarding the critical question of Harris’s electability against Donald Trump. Harris’ approval ratings are concerningly low and in head to head polling she trails Trump in every swing state. Here’s what you won’t read today: recent polls show Harris losing to Trump by 6 points in Pennsylvania, 5 points in Michigan, and 8 points in Arizona.

Harris inherits significant political baggage from the current administration, particularly on hot-button issues like immigration and inflation. Moreover, her previous presidential campaign in 2020 was widely regarded as underwhelming.

The Democratic establishment’s swift rallying behind Harris, while understandable given the unprecedented circumstances, raises questions about the party’s calculus. Are Democrats adequately stress-testing the assumption that Harris is the strongest candidate to face Trump?

With less than four months until the election, the party faces a critical juncture that demands thorough scrutiny of their presumptive nominee’s strengths and weaknesses.

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