Senior Democrats have concluded two things. First, Joe Biden must step aside in favor of Kamala Harris. Second, Joe Biden will not, so they will attempt to have George Stephanopoulos euthanize Joe Biden's campaign later this week.
In addition to Biden's family and closest friends insisting he stays in the race, Democrats have another problem. Legally, only Biden can control his political war chest. While he could donate it to an outside group, a new candidate would start with no money to pay for their own staff, advertising, travel, or ground game. Likewise, such a campaign could not coordinate with whichever group got Biden's money. The only exception is if Harris is the nominee. Democrats have reluctantly concluded she is the only alternative.
Back in 2009, Politico revealed Stephanopoulos, James Carville, and Paul Begala had regular phone calls about the political news of the day. The three have been friends and compatriots since the Clinton campaign in 1992 and are still regularly in touch.
Since the presidential........