Democrats, despite their hypersensitive bleeding-heart reputations, can be harsh. Ruthless, even.

When it comes to picking their presidential nominee, it's often one and done. Walter Mondale, Michael Dukakis, Al Gore and John Kerry were embraced, and then, after leading their party to disappointing defeat, cast off like so many wads of wet tissue.

Compare that with Republicans, who not only believe in second chances, but more often than not, seem to prefer their presidential candidates recycled.

The roster of retreads includes the current occupant of the Oval Office, who is only the second president in U.S. history to regain the perch after losing it four years prior.

Why the difference? It would take a psychologist or geneticist to determine if there's something in the minds or molecular makeup of party faithful, which could explain their varied treatment of those humbled and vanquished.

Regardless, it suggests the blowback facing Kamala Harris and the campaign diary she published last week is happening right on cue.

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