John,

Vance is the "luxury" pick that, since Biden's departure, Trump can ill afford.

Still, winning will be difficult for Democrats. The Harris balloon must rise even higher, and I need to hear a credible strategy to achieve this. The prosecutor's angle previously failed and is a non-starter now.

Harris did an excellent job of immediately mustering support. But the excitement for her was the relief of Biden finally exiting the race -- which will wane.

Buttigieg, as her running mate, could help. Picking an old white male governor or astronaut will not.

Best.