Another thought-provoking post, Bill. I look forward to sharing all your presidency posts--as well as Brands's Laws of History (if you ever return to that series to finish it, that is)--with my 11th grade U.S. History classes next year.
An editing note: Your link at the beginning to your post about Barack Obama is misspelled.
Great article! Reflecting on Teddy's vow to not run again, as apropos to the current climate, calls for Biden to step aside are just as defeating. First, there was no real alternative in the party- most Democrats want him for a second term. Second, standing down would have immediately made him a lame duck as Teddy found out. Finally, without a real primary winner other than Biden, any Dem picked at the convention would have less legitimacy.
Another thought-provoking post, Bill. I look forward to sharing all your presidency posts--as well as Brands's Laws of History (if you ever return to that series to finish it, that is)--with my 11th grade U.S. History classes next year.
An editing note: Your link at the beginning to your post about Barack Obama is misspelled.
Great article! Reflecting on Teddy's vow to not run again, as apropos to the current climate, calls for Biden to step aside are just as defeating. First, there was no real alternative in the party- most Democrats want him for a second term. Second, standing down would have immediately made him a lame duck as Teddy found out. Finally, without a real primary winner other than Biden, any Dem picked at the convention would have less legitimacy.