Why Kamala Harris Would Be Biden’s Likeliest Replacement

Vice President Kamala Harris is under a fresh spotlight as Democrats buzz about who should replace President Biden were he to drop his re-election bid. 

So far, Biden has shown no interest in exiting the race following a halting debate performance that raised questions about his age and abilities. But while some Democrats ponder a variety of governors or lawmakers who could step in as nominee, the likeliest alternative to the current ticket remains one led by Harris. 

While that path carries risk because Harris’s poll numbers are roughly as lackluster as Biden’s, she is popular...