What Is the Democratic Party For?

Top Democrats have closed ranks around Joe Biden since the debate. Should they?

Mentioned:

“ThisIsn’t All Joe Biden’s Fault” by Ezra Klein

“DemocratsHave a Better Option Than Biden” by The Ezra Klein Show

“Here’sHow an Open Democratic Convention Would Work” with Elaine Kamarck on The Ezra Klein Show

TheHollow Parties by Daniel Schlozman and Sam Rosenfeld

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