I don't expect they'll be fair or non-hyperbolic with that fault.

I'll be honest, I don't really get it, but clearly voters in the primaries voiced their dislike for Harris. Going into it, I truly thought she would be the one to beat, and that it would be very difficult for Trump to do so (even long before Covid). She comes off likable, competent, experienced and very bright to me. (not saying Rice isn't the same, because she is, although I'm not sure she's been seen enough for much of the public to decide on likable or not)

Just further confirms how much I know about politics and predictions. :-)