You sum it up well, Sikander.

Biden has embraced Donald Trump as his opposition and elevated him. It is reminiscent of the Democratic Party's reckless strategy of supporting ultra-right candidates in the 2022 midterms.

Biden, again, presents himself as the default candidate, which is a negative and defensive posture, and, as you point out, a dangerous one.

It's, vote for me and my lame VP, or we all go to hell.

Tom Friedman (NYT) has an excellent, painful, and desperate article on the consequences of Biden's selfish decision, "Why Kamala Harris Matters So Much in 2024'.

Many thanks. Best.