Rachel Maddow just made a cogent point on her show. Biden now has an almost insurmountable lead in the Democratic Primary. Any other year, Bernie’s continued run would have value. He would be able to continue pushing Biden to the left. But this is not any other year. The fate of the world is literally in the balance right now. The party needs to unite behind the nominee and to face this crises united.
I have not been a Joe fan. I think his election will be more of the ‘embrace the suck’. More half-measures. A strong potential of not moving the needle on Climate Change and Health Care. But none of that matters if Trump is still in office after this crisis. It is time to unite. It is time to face the crisis will real solutions. Godspeed Joe.
Update: Rachel’s point also included the safety of those going to the primaries. Workers, voters, etc. If the primaries are to continue, may people will be exposed to the virus. This alone is a good reason to move on.
Update 2: Several comments have stated that primaries have more than just the Presidential nominee on them. Fair point. Also another comment stated that states that states should move their primaries to mail in ballots. I stated that Pelosi should put into any stimulus going forward — money that states could use to move to mail-in ballots. What do you think?