It is extremely anti-democratic. The most democratic option at this point would be to take nominations, give campaign speeches, present policy plans, have a debate, and have a primary election asap.
The second most democratic option would be to have an open convention with multiple candidates running and delegates free to vote for whomever they want at the convention.
The least democratic option is to give the people no say whatsoever. They’re going with option three which is the least democratic, you might even say anti-democratic, option.
You're not seeing the forest for the trees.
The Democratic party winning the election to beat Trump is more important to them than who's name is on the ticket. They're showing unity. Even if there was a secondary primary, Harris doesn't have any real competition because everyone understands the stakes and is choosing to unite behind her.
Trump is furious he's no longer competing with Biden and many Trump supporters are worried she will inject energy into the Democratic party. I don't put much faith in poles but shes leading by 2 points over Trump. Shes already received 100 million in donations. Something else to consider... Trump is now the only old person in the race. Will this matter? Who knows.
Let's spin this a different way: Trump is the presumptive Republican nominee. Let's say he has a massive stroke tomorrow or withdraws for whatever reason. The Republican party unites behind Vance without holding a second primary. Would you be furious and accusing the Republican party being of being anti-democratic? Would you be accusing the leaders of being in cahoots? Trump having a major medical event isn't a remote possibility.
I agree that the way Harris became the candidate isn't ideal, but one can't plan and prepare for every possibility. Both parties have a pre-ordained process for choosing a candidate under these circumstances. You've been presented with solid answers as to why a second primary in less than a month isn't feasible, but you've ignored every point. To suggest all 50 states can set up a second primary vote in a month, logistically (and not even considering allowing for who may run as candidates or how the public would have time to learn about the candidates running and decide) shows little real world understanding of how federal and state governments work and how slow bureaucracy moves. There would be court challenges for a completely unestablished process. There's no law or court precedent, to my knowledge, defining this process for each state.
You that practice medicine should understand this...Treatment options are often not ideal, are often made with limited information (especially when the decision has to me made quickly) and each option has risks and benefits. You make the best decision based on the patient's individual circumstances, your experience and the information available to you. Even when the best decision or treatment is chosen, the outcome is not alway optimal. This situation is unprecedented. Once Biden decided to step down, the Democratic party made what they thought was the best decision under the circumstances given the limited time available to them. You don't like it? Change the law. That's how a democracy works.
Suggesting the printing and mailing of tens or hundreds of millions of ballets after verifying who to mail them to alone would take weeks or months, and to think these can all get mailed back AND counted and then certified FIFTY times with what are often very disparate rules and procedures from state to state for how the primary process is carried out, in less than a month, is delusional. This wouldn't be a federal or nationwide primary. Again, it's 50 primaries in 50 states.
Lastly, no one has a crystal ball. Anyone making sweeping, definitive declarations about Trump or Harris winning the election is making a specious argument and is a fool. No one knows what will happen.
No one thought Trump would win the Republican nomination much less become president and he did. But now, this is not just a choice between Trump and Harris, but between Trump and not-Trump. The number of people who aren't necessarily enthusiastic about Harris but choose her because they abhore Trump might surprise you. Her being a woman may help her get more votes from women. The #1 contender for VP is predicted to be Shapiro, who as some of you have suggested would easily beat Trump if he was running for president. He would make a strong running mate and would further unite the party behind her. The Govs. of KY and NC, both moderates, are also good choices. Now all of this is purely anecdotal speculation. Likewise, the poster claiming no black man will vote for Harris based on his or her vast sample size is FOS. It's a BS anecdotal claim. Back it up with legitimate polling or stop making such sweeping claims.
Lastly, I feel personally that an individual who never had the ambition to be president but is asked to serve in that role, thrust into the situation, has a good chance of succeeding in that role because they will listen to others and put serving the people before their own political ambitions. Maybe that's also anecdotal BS, but notice I'm saying it's my opinion and I'm not making a sweeping claim. Take my opinion with a grain of salt because I also thought Trump had tremendous potential to be a great president but I was wrong. I may be wrong again. I'm humble enough to say that. Humility is an important trait in a public servant. Trump has no humility and is all ego.
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r...A major party decision had to be made very quickly. The outcome may be less than ideal, but what's done is done. It's now Trump vs Harris. GTF over yourself and move forward, change the law, or quit your whining. This bickering nonsense isn't contributing anything positive to the situation. Hell, those of you who think Harris is unelectable should be ecstatic. Some people will never be happy.
I'm personally disappointed that Biden did not address the elephant in the room with his speech tonight. I feel let down. I wanted him to address his health issues.