You're correct, of course.
But the diversity hyena problem shouldn't be underestimated. Having her as #2 (pun intended) destroys the entire diversity myth if she doesn't move up to the presidency. Even libs are able to comprehend what a disaster that would be, though, on many levels.
So how, exactly, do they replace the senile creep? With a white male like Gavin Newsom? Or a black male, like Michelle 0bama?
;)