In the ever-shifting theater of American politics, last week's events unfolded like a dramatic script, leaving both parties and the public in a state of whiplash. As President Trump accepted his nomination with J.D. Vance by his side, the stage seemed set for a Republican romp. Yet, by brunchtime, the script had rewritten itself, with Joe Biden exiting the race and Kamala Harris stepping into the limelight as the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee.