Interesting. I was thinking Jimmy Carter would be the sacrificial lamb, however. A true October surprise.
Carter was already regulated to History’s Dustbin for the most part. Neither party liked him. Obama probably didn’t appreciate the few critical barbs and bits of free advice Carter gave out over the last few years.
The Dems didn’t really need him and his meddling in Central America. They already have people chosen to do this. Younger and less well known people who would attract less attention. Samantha Powers is but one of those people, positioned to influence (or poke her nose into) foreign affairs.
No one cares about Carter. My greatest fear for months has been the death of Clinton. That is only of two ways she could win. The other is to shoot Trump.
We need to plan for the latter somehow.