One measly letter is all it took for the revolt to collapse. … From NBC: “There’s no way out’: Democrats feel powerless as ‘elites’ fall in line behind Biden.” …

Meanwhile, the Globe’s David Scharfenberg has an excellent piece on why, Biden or no Biden, Dems are in a tough spot. I know Democrats can’t out-populist Trump. But can’t they at least come up with compelling commercials about the economy (low unemployment rate, record high stocks, increased manufacturing jobs — conveniently leaving out inflation) or infrastructure work (showing lots of photos with hard-hat construction workers at outdoor road-and-bridge sites etc.)? Why haven’t I seen any commercials about abortion? Project 2025? January 6? Forget Biden’s age and physical limitations. He’s running a mediocre campaign in almost every regard.