I think it was the first one. Democrats have convinced themselves that they can win in November. So it was a matter of picking the strongest candidate. Unfortunately for them, they had the weakest primary field in history. They thought Biden was the safest candidate in a very bad lineup.

But he wouldn't stop sniffing kids, his cognitive functions are declining, and Tara Reade has taken a wrecking ball to the campaign. It's coming unglued at the seams.