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They knew that they would have to coalesce behind someone quickly, as a fractious process would damage the survivor and waste precious time. So when Biden immediately endorsed Harris, those who might have had their own designs on the big chair took a page from the GOP and fell in line.
Harris still had to perform, and do so quickly, to take advantage of the temporarily favorable environment. So this doesn’t diminish her stellar performance in any way. Had she not done well immediately, the opportunity could easily have been lost.
Certainly a reasonable analysis. I’d just note that there were some who wanted an open convention and for that to play out as happens with multiple candidates. I was one of them. So was Nancy Pelosi, and there were others who did not want a coronation. But yes, with Biden’s endorsement opposition collapsed and/or she moved to consolidate support, depending on your point of view. I’d just note that the next morning she held an all hands meeting with Biden’s team and corralled them into her camp. Brilliant move, especially considering that some of Biden’s team were lukewarm on her at best.
