The local media really needs to press Gov. Healey on this one. The governor has reportedly told President Biden’s chief of staff that the president’s political position was “irretrievable” after last week’s debate disaster, as the NYT reported and as the Globe has since confirmed. … Her comment can mean a number of things. What exactly is “irretrievable”? His image? His chances of winning?  Should he stay in the race? Leave the race? … My hunch is she thinks the debate damage is too great to overcome, suggesting he may need to step aside. But we just don’t know. And she probably won’t say what she really thinks even if asked.

BTW: Her opinion is significantly more important than the opinion of U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, who has called for the president to withdraw from the race. Keep in mind Moulton also asked Nancy Pelosi to step down as House speaker way back when. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise he’s again calling for a Dem elder to step aside.