I need to start saying "Beards are for Prosecutors!"

But then I still have the wonderful Senator Gary Peters to lavish my fondness upon.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Peters

Nicolle Wallace must think Vance is a strong pick.

She sounds a little panicky.

I would reassure her that there's nothing to worry about.

Vance does not help Trump except with Already Trumpers.

Kimberly Cheatle now becomes the face of DEI.

And of course Alejandro Mayorkas to be dragged through the mud some more.

Before I bet the farm that Harris can bring Michigan back into the fold

I'd like to know how pro Israel and pro Jewish causes the Emhoffs are in their lives.

Doug seems secular enough so that Michigan Arabs could move toward Kamala Harris with a modicum of confidence.

And Doug's presence as First Gentleman should offer some reassurance to the Jewish community that Israel has a friend in the White House.

Watch VP Harris very carefully.

Kamala Harris is the pivot point. If you sense her equivocating in her support for Biden, even if it's by way of silence, view it as possible awareness on her part that her substitution as the presidential candidate is afoot.

It's entirely up to Joe Biden whether to make it look like his own idea. That could be the best look for his legacy.

Furthermore, if Harris leaves the convention already holding the office as the first woman president, how can she possibly be defeated? What exactly are the forces which turn against her rather than carry her to victory? Disgruntled Biden voters can't object too loudly because as far back as 2020 Joe picked her to succeed him.

What are the chances that succeeding him actually becomes necessary during his second term? If the chances are high, why not embrace her ascension now with Biden leading the way. I suggest that more unanimity can be found around that solution than trying to put out all these fitness fires.

Again, it's entirely up to Joe Biden. Check back with him frequently to see if he has reconsidered his candidacy. To say he has already decided will not the end the discussion.

Will VP Harris have any time to attend the NATO summit?

I would like to see that in order to promote a sense of continuity among our NATO partners.

Why did Joe pick Kamala to run with him? Remember?

She was originally taking aim at him at the Democratic debates in 2020.

Joe said to himself "she's got a fighting spirit."

Kamala dropped out of the primaries strategically early.

And look where she is today.

Those two side-by-side AND with a reassuring succession plan.

Kicked for visibility. A very positive puff piece from the last inaugural.

Let's get going. There's no other choice.

I'm with you fellers.

In the immortal words of Delmar O'Donnell.