The Democrats' succession crisis and organizational inertia

The text analyzes the mechanism of organizational inertia within the Democratic Party, focusing on Joe Biden's role as the sitting president. The author indicates that the incumbency advantage, while initially stabilizing, became a trap hindering generational succession. The analysis is based on the tension between Biden's symbolic role as a 'bridge' to a new generation and the political realities and social perception of his age. Utilizing collective action theory, the article explains why party structures were unable to react quickly despite alarming polls and the leader's visible weaknesses. This problem is deepened by the asymmetry of interests between different groups within the organization, leading to decision-making paralysis in the face of upcoming elections.