Will President Biden Step Aside for Kamala Harris?

The article discusses the possibility of Vice President Kamala Harris replacing President Biden as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming election. Despite initial doubts and tepid approval ratings, Harris is gaining support from Democrats who see her as a viable alternative to Biden. One advantage she has is access to Biden's campaign funds, which would be difficult for any other candidate to replicate. Recent polling also shows that Harris could perform slightly better than Biden in a hypothetical matchup against Trump. However, Biden and his allies have dismissed concerns about his age and continue to support him. Harris has positioned herself as loyal to Biden and has the advantage of already being the vice president. If Biden were to step down and endorse Harris, it is unlikely that other Democrats would throw their names into the ring, although an open contest at the Democratic National Convention is possible. The article also discusses Harris's strengths, such as her ability to speak on issues like abortion and her connections to Wall Street, as well as her weaknesses, including her handling of immigration and criticism of her speaking engagements. While there is no modern precedent for an incumbent dropping out and their vice president taking over, Biden's upcoming interviews and campaign visits will be closely watched to assess his performance. [Extracted from the article]