This is a cynical view of what this was really about. It ignored so many factors, Biden’s age, his debate performance, his lack of energy, his faltering movements, in favor of a myopic view of what motivated those who felt Biden was no longer the most viable candidate. Not to mentally on the vast majority of Democratic voters no longer had confidence in Biden. Biden was a superb President but that wasn’t the only dynamic at work. The next nominee will be able to run on Biden’s record with energy Biden lacked, and will be able to use the 2025 project as a bludgeon in a way Biden could not.