Veepstakes

 If I'm right - and sometimes that happens - then the next 48 hours will see every major figure in the Democratic Party unify around Kamala Harris. That had to have been the plan when Biden made this decision, which I think he made about a week ago. Let the RNC have their moment wearing Maxipads on their ears, then upend the race a few days later. Meanwhile, lock in support for Harris so the party doesn't tear itself apart.

So, who should Harris pick, presuming that's true?

First, it needs to be a white guy, because let's be honest here. Second, it probably shouldn't be a Senator, unless it's from a deep Blue state with a Democratic governor. Hell, I'd throw Chris Murphy in as a dark horse, but I don't think he wants the job. (Whitmer has bowed out, I think.)

Here are some names being thrown about:

Josh Shapiro, governor of Pennsylvania. He's VERY new to the scene, but PA is a critical state this cycle. If Harris wins PA, I think she wins the whole thing. But who is this guy? He's barely got a term as governor. What makes him ready to be president?

Andy Beshear, governor of Kentucky. Term limited, moderate, good relationship with Harris. You aren't winning Kentucky, but he does give off that safe Midwestern vibe.

Mark Kelly, Senator from Arizona. While his replacement would be picked by a Democratic governor, and the Arizona GOP is self-immolating in MAGAdom, I'd worry about losing the seat in the special election. He's got a great biography, but he's pretty boring in person.

Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation. Brilliant guy, the Women/Gay Guy ticket would make MAGA heads explode. Midwestern and I think arguably the best salesmen for the Democratic platform. 

Roy Cooper, Governor of North Carolina. He's old and white! He's not an heir apparent, but a reassuring old white moderate. I think there's the thought that Harris might actually be stronger in some purple states down South - Georgia and North Carolina - than in the Blue Wall. Still, I think this one's a reach.

Beshear was an Attorney General, so presumably he can argue a case, but is he ready for prime time? I think the one guy who can say he's ready for the spotlight is Buttigieg. 

There's an argument that running a Harris/Buttigieg ticket will bring out the absolute worst in MAGA bigotry. Would that help or hurt in November?