Trading out President Joe Biden for Vice President Kamala Harris might help the Democrats retain the White House, but anyone who believes Harris is a strong candidate should consult the 2020 election cycle.

The 2020 Democratic primary was the most progressive presidential primary in American history. All candidates, including moderates like Biden, ran to the left of former President Barack Obama. After Biden won the primary, the COVID-19 pandemic and unrest following the murder of George Floyd rocked the nation. This chaos led to an especially heated general election cycle.