(The New York Times). As I said below, I think of this as a selfless act in defense of democracy. trump was no ‘hero’ simply because he stood up on a podium and got his ear grazed by a would-be assassin’s bullet (would not have been a “hero” even if it had been on target!) but this is an act of heroism by a great man.

Reading the coverage so far, it is not clear how definitive the endorsement of Harris is. Possibilities swirl about. I read James Carville’s scheme for regional mini-primaries with interest. Flights of fancy like drafting Michelle Obama or Hilary Clinton (although not herself much younger than Biden) should not be dismissed. I don’t think we should rule out an open convention simply because it would be “chaotic.” After all, the will of the people is supposed to be — as long as it results in defeating the despotic, egotistical and imbecilic multiply-convicted felon and serial rapist put up by the shell of the Republican Party.