This Is Exactly What the Trump Team Feared  —  On the evening of Super Tuesday, March 5, shortly before Donald Trump effectively ended the Republican primary and earned a general-election rematch with President Joe Biden, I asked the co-managers of Trump's presidential campaign what they feared most about Biden.

Trump and His Allies Are Freaking Out Over Biden Leaving Race  —  The former president is falling apart at the prospect of facing Kamala Harris instead of the president … “It's not over!  Tomorrow Crooked Joe Biden's going to wake up and forget that he dropped out of the race today!” …

Biden's Timing: Undercutting Bibi  —  There are many things that explain the timing of President Biden's decision to drop out of the race.  Most importantly, after staying reasonably steady with Trump in the polls, the combined weight of the Democratic firing squad, and — probably …

Playbook: The Kamala Harris juggernaut  —  With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine  —  DRIVING THE DAY  —  INSIDE THE HARRIS BLITZ — In a matter of hours yesterday, VP KAMALA HARRIS garnered endorsements of a majority of House Democrats (153 as of this morning) …

Harris is quickly consolidating support among House Democrats … - A handful of Democratic lawmakers, donors and party officials have advocated for a genuinely contested process, but those voices have thus far largely been drowned out. … - House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar …

Now, We Beat Trump.  —  OK Everyone!  It's time to rise out of our despair!  It's been 24 days of mourning since the debate debacle sunk all of us into believing this election was over, that we were going to be abused by Trump for another four years.  A sick, sick feeling.

By Withdrawing in Favor of Kamala Harris, Joe Biden Proves That Only the GOP Is a Personality Cult  —  Democrats acted as a proper political party, while Republicans remain in thrall to a dangerous authoritarian.  —  Pocket  —  Joe Biden's decision on Sunday to withdraw from the presidential race …

Democrats Will Pay for the Biden Big Lie  —  By dropping out, he removes all doubt that Americans were played for suckers.  —  President Biden told ABC's George Stephanopoulos earlier this month that only “the Lord Almighty” could get him to abandon his failing bid for re-election.

Gov. Whitmer endorses Kamala Harris for president, says she's not leaving Michigan  —  Lansing — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the next president of the United States on Monday and seemingly took herself out of potential consideration to be the Democrat's running mate.

Scoop: Harris' big-donor money bomb  —  SCOOP — Future Forward, the flagship super PAC blessed by President JOE BIDEN, received $150 million in new commitments from major Democratic donors in the 24 hours since the president announced he would step aside from the race, Elena Schneider reports.

ActBlue rakes in nearly $50 million in 7 hours after Harris campaign launch  —  Correction: A total of $47 million was donated via ActBlue to all races in the seven hours after Harris launched her campaign Sunday.  A previous version of this article contained incorrect information.

Prominent Biden donor says he won't fundraise for Harris  —  Video Player is loading.  —  Play Video  —  Unmute  —  Current Time 0:00 … Stream Type LIVE  —  Seek to live, currently behind liveLIVE  —  Playback Rate  —  Chapters  — Chapters  —  Descriptions  — descriptions off, selected

Democrats Forego the Iceberg  —  Did you all enjoy your weekend?  What weekend?  —  There ought to be a law against doing this sort of thing on a Sunday.  Nota bene to all future presidents mulling stepping aside: Save it for the work week!  Happy Monday.  —  Trump's Too Old