By: Sarah Cowgill August 17, 2021

It’s no secret there’s an unusual move by the Democrats to position party favorites to ascend as the chosen one, not if, but when, President Joe Biden is either pressured or pushed out of office. Helen Keller could see the seismic shift underway just seven months into the current administration. Of course, it’s too early for anyone to make this much effort for 2028. But the time is right for 2024.

Vice President Kamala Harris is under the wing of some high-powered and monied women strategists and influencers. Still, she may want to take a glance in the rear-view mirror as someone else is capturing the attention of the activist media and the party faithful. Pete Buttigieg, secretary of transportation, is on Harris’ left flank and attempting to pass thanks to his prestigious promotional road trips touting his boss’ infrastructure package. One might say another faction of the new socialist-progressive-Democratic Party is vying to control the 2024 ticket. It certainly wouldn’t be a first if Biden stays put and declares for 2024 while Harris and Buttigieg then challenge a sitting president. But it would be interesting.