David Axelrod actually said...

If I were the strategist for the other side, I would not want this to be a future past debate.

Tim Walz would be the safe driver award choice. He has no sharp edges. He's well liked in the party.

Josh Shapiro, a little more edgy, dynamic in some ways. But he's the governor of a state that has 19 electoral votes.

So time doesn't necessarily guarantee that you're going to make the right decision.