> That said, Harris can decline the office and resign. That would make Pelosi the President.
OK (more uncertainty). Question: how likely would it be for Harris to decline the presidency? Her past seems to reveal her to be a rank opportunist, and seemingly she would lose her small cadre of true-believer supporters if she ducked.
On the one hand is the historic remembrance of being the first woman President (even though she got there through ill-gotten means). On the other hand is that it's a tough job.
Harris will probably assume that she can tough it out for three years and then retire to a cushy life.
Her first big decision will be what to do in Afghanistan. Her second big decision will be whom to pick for Vice President.
-PJ