Did Democrats Make A Mistake Dropping Biden For Harris? Columnist Thinks So

As Election Day nears, Democrats are starting to second-guess their decision to replace Joe Biden with Kamala Harris as their 2024 presidential candidate. Harlan Ullman, a columnist for The Hill, has put forward a provocative question: what if Biden, despite his advanced age and cognitive challenges, was actually the stronger candidate?

Ullman argues that while Harris took control of the campaign quickly, October has not been kind to her. Trump has closed the gap in the polls, and some believe he may even have a slight lead. The columnist wonders whether Biden, even at 81 years old, would have fared better, especially if certain key moments—like the contentious June 27 debate—had gone differently.

The idea that Biden could have been a stronger candidate is starting to gain attention, especially as Harris faces mounting challenges. Ullman points out that had Biden been firing on all cylinders, he may not have been forced to step down in favor of Harris.

Democrats are now bracing for the possibility of a Trump victory, which could trigger infighting and regret within the party. The question of whether Biden was the better choice may become central to the post-election narrative if Harris fails to win.

With the election so close, many Democrats are now wondering if their decision to replace Biden will come back to haunt them.