He won't be running. That's a given and it's just a matter of time before that announcement is made. It only remains to be seen as to how he is going to bow out and what excuses will be offered up.
Enter the problem...
With Biden running the DNC and party anointed him the only candidate by decreeing that he is a sitting president, ignored all others who sought to challenge for the party's nomination and refused to hold any candidate debates. With Biden gone the basis for that decision goes with him and compels the party to open up the field for other candidates which means debates. This means they will be forced to give RFK Jr an enormous platform to reach the nation-at-large which they would seek to avoid this all costs as it puts the fear of God into them. As Trump pulled off the Republican nomination history can repeat itself with RFK Jr doing the same with the Democrat nomination with mass popular appeal.
To avoid this and keep using the "sitting president" argument Biden would need to resign, voluntarily or involuntarily, so that Harris could be sworn but then they're stuck with another odious non-performer was has even less political appeal, if that's possible. I don't think this is an option.
So how do they anoint another candidate without a nomination process? It remains to be seen but until they figure that out Biden is just a placeholder.
It also appears that Gavin Newsom is trying to reinvent himself for broader appeal and a possible run by saying in hindsight he would have done things differently regarding California's response to Covid. It won't save him. California is an absolute basket case under his stewardship.
Who else is there? Michelle Obama? Not even remotely qualified for office and would only present a fourth term for her husband since Biden was essentially considered his third in some circles.... Unacceptable.
