For a long time I was expecting the Democrats to announce their actual nominee by acclamation at the Convention. Big dramatic moment. Maybe Hillary, or Michelle, or Newsome.
But I think they have a serious problem with ballot printing. I don’t know if it’s logistically possible to change horses this late in the game.
Biden has the primary votes — that’s why his name would be on the ballots.
By the time of the Convention, some states have already printed their ballots. It’s a done deal. I don’t think the name can change at that point. I think Ohio and Georgia already anticipate a very awkward moment because of this.
And between Now and late August, what could possibly justify printing any state ballots with “Fred Smith” as the Democrat nominee? You can’t just wave a magic wand.
I think Joe is it.
Unless he “steps” down. I can see the Democrats telling him that they will arrest him and Hunter and Jim and charge them with everything that they’ve done, unless he steps down. He doesn’t have to be truthful as to why he steps down, just as long as he does.