I don't really like the WAY the Democrats used public pressure to influence Joe Biden while self-congratulating themselves on encouraging voters and doners to doubt his capabilities under the premise they were "having a family discussion" (in public). I still think he could have won with most voters choosing Biden/Harris to vanquish Insurrectionist-Cry-Baby-trump.
With that being said, I don't feel this is a "forced down your throat" option. In the end, Joe Biden made the decision. It's clear his age was holding him back, and it would have been a lot to be president and to campaign. Again, I think the Democrats could have handled the situation with much more finesse and dignity. But, Harris isn't a backroom selection. She was part of the primary ticket and the transition was expertly handled in large part thanks to Joe Biden and the graceful way he handled the situation. Harris was graceful and respectful too. It's what leadership is supposed to look and feel like. It would have been far worse, if someone outside the ticket was "forced" into place. And, a second primary would not have been productive or practical.
Finally, the approving and energized reaction of the voting public suggests the outcome is a good choice. This is democracy in action in all of its messiness. I love it.
