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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Democracy Dies in Darkness OpinionsEditorials Columns Guest opinions Cartoons Submit a guest opinion Today's Opinions newsletter OpinionsEditorials Columns Guest opinions Cartoons Submit a guest opinion Today's Opinions newsletter OPINION THE KAMALA HARRIS CALCULUS: WHAT DO DEMOCRATS GAIN OR LOSE? A lot of commentators might have to eat crow. 5 min 5341 Sorry, a summary is not available for this article at this time. Please try again later. Vice President Harris speaks at the White House on June 10. (Michael A. McCoy for The Washington Post) By Jennifer Rubin July 7, 2024 at 7:45 a.m. EDT One benefit of the public angst and media frenzy surrounding President Biden’s debate performance has been a growing consensus among elected Democrats and activist groups that Vice President Harris is the only plausible replacement. Sign up for the Prompt 2024 newsletter for opinions on the biggest questions in politics That is what a vice president does: step in when the president needs to be replaced, temporarily or permanently. A party that has long depended on the votes of Black Americans, especially Black women, could not — without unleashing a furious backlash and triggering massive defections — kick her to the curb in favor of a random, unvetted White politician. Share 5341 Comments More from Opinions HAND CURATED * Opinion|China was home for 25 years, but I can’t go back. Here’s why. July 15, 2024 Opinion|China was home for 25 years, but I can’t go back. Here’s why. July 15, 2024 * Opinion|Going outside during a heat wave July 14, 2024 Opinion|Going outside during a heat wave July 14, 2024 * Opinion|Rural America is vanishing. This tiny county is fighting back. July 10, 2024 Opinion|Rural America is vanishing. This tiny county is fighting back. July 10, 2024 View 3 more stories NewsletterSundays The Week in Ideas Thought-provoking opinions you may have missed amid the news of the week. Sign up PAID PROMOTED STORIES Subscribe to comment and get the full experience. Choose your plan → Advertisement TOP STORIES Advice Moral dilemmas, relationships, parenting and more Advice|Other parents get upset with how my 11-year-old interacts with their kids Miss Manners: Remote worker deals with envy from in-office crew Asking Eric: Dad hid son’s affair with stepsister from mom back Try a different topic Sign in or create a free account to save your preferences Advertisement Advertisement Company About The Post Newsroom Policies & Standards Diversity & Inclusion Careers Media & Community Relations WP Creative Group Accessibility Statement Sitemap Get The Post Become a Subscriber Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & E-Books Today’s Paper Public Notices Contact Us Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Contact the Opinions Team Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Report a Vulnerability Terms of Use Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Submissions & Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Ad Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * washingtonpost.com * © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * About The Post * Contact the Newsroom * Contact Customer Care * Request a Correction * Send a News Tip * Report a Vulnerability * Download the Washington Post App * Policies & Standards * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * Cookie Settings * Print Products Terms of Sale * Digital Products Terms of Sale * Submissions & Discussion Policy * RSS Terms of Service * Ad Choices 5.21.10 Already a subscriber? Sign in GET UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE WASHINGTON POST Plus Jennifer Rubin's subscriber-only newsletter. You can cancel anytime. MONTHLY $1 every week for the first year billed as $4 every 4 weeks YEARLY $120 $40 for the first yearBEST VALUE * Unlimited access on the web and in our apps * Jennifer Rubin's subscriber-only newsletter Add your email address Card View more offers