But Brazile and Sellers knew the local politicians, the union leaders and the state party chairs who ran most delegations. But when it came up, Brazile also told people that the party already had a backup quarterback on the roster. Sellers told others Harris could not be skipped. There was no question in those calls what would happen if Biden made a different choice. Joe Biden had made reference to a group of Democrat "elites" who were wanting him out and magically, the state Democratic chairs were on board without a second thought.

Source: Washington Post July 29, 2024 08:24 UTC