A prominent donor on why the Democrats shouldn't anoint Kamala ...

IT IS MONDAY morning in America and President Joe Biden has done the right thing. The Democratic Party now has a historic opportunity to reconnect with voters and change the future. Politics is one of America’s favourite sports. Choosing Mr Biden’s replacement to go up against Donald Trump needs to be the Final Four, the NBA Finals and the Super Bowl all wrapped into one exciting month to engage everyone in a real discussion of the country’s future.

America is not alone in having a society that is disaffected by traditional politics. Technological change, globalisation and the economics of urbanisation have led to greater wealth disparities across the Western world and the rising popularity of authoritarians like Mr Trump, Viktor Orban and Marine Le Pen. Even if there are no easy answers, the Democrats can win this election by choosing a ticket that Americans feel can provide energy, strength and youth.