this was part of the plan from the beginning. Brandon serves two years and a day and abdicates. leaving the throne to Cackling Kamala. The original plan was put in place to allow her to serve out Brandon's term and remain eligible for two full terms on her own (10 years). Given her status with the voters, they know she can't survive a vote. HOWEVER, she can pick her VEEP - and Newsome has already been to the White House to measure for drapes.