Imagine that Biden’s candidacy dies in a blizzard of PC arrows, leaving him looking like St. Sebastian, or a left-wing Jeb Bush. We all know it could happen; Trump’s political advisers are counting on it. What happens next? Who inherits his voters?
Their first stop would undoubtedly be Beto O’Rourke; remember, the Democrats always want to nominate someone who reminds them of JFK in some way. Beto occupies a lot of the same realo ideological space as Biden, as well. The nomination would be Beto’s for the taking at that point if he can prove to the world that he isn’t an unqualified airhead. If not, where do Biden’s voters go?
Booker is realo enough to fit the bill; so, in all likelihood, is Harris. They will be watching warily, and hoping.