Key Points
• Biden’s endurance at the top of the Democratic race is reminiscent of Mitt Romney’s endurance in the 2012 Republican race.
• Despite considerable liabilities, Romney benefited — and Biden benefits — from splintered opposition and being the best fit for a significant bloc of party regulars.
• The Democratic field is far from perfect, but other fields that seemed weak have produced winning candidates. CONT.
Kyle Kondik, Sabato’s Crystal Ball