I say let Kumswalla inherit the mess now. It’s good timing, imo.
1) There’s zero chance of Joe making it 4 years, so she will be president (most likely).
2) Shit is bad, and on a path to get a lot worse. The sooner she takes office, the more of it will be blamed on her.
3) When she does become president, there will be much leftist celebration. First female and all that. That wave of enthusiasm will have energy, but it will only last so long. She catches that wave now, 3 years later when she’s trying to get re-elected, that energy will be spent. She rides that wave later, with only a year to go, the cry will be “Let her have her chance” or some other sympathy play.
Rip the bandage off now!