There’s an easier option. Biden should replace Harris with probably Whitmer, maybe Shapiro. He says, “I didn’t do enough to train Harris to replace me, but I will mentor x to take my place in four years, and earlier if necessary. I have the knowledge, experience, and judgement of 50 years in every federal position, and I want to pass that statesmanship on to x.”

Safety is taken care of. Electoral votes from swing states are clinched. No messy, decisive fight at a time too late to make it. No procedural problems with switching candidates this late.

The fight Bill proposes could well spit out Newsom or Harris, and a Californian won’t take the swing states. As a truly learned statesman, Biden should pick and tutor his replacement.