As Hillary needed infusion of young blood to utilize their stem cells to keep her going four years ago, Joe needs daily sucking of the souls of young people to help keep him awake and functioning, as his died some years back. The DNC has really screwed up with thier insance picks the past couple of elections. They apparently can't tolerate an intellgent middle of the road candidiate like Tulsi Gabbard, as she'd moderate them back into normalcy.
Wasn't he already cleared of everything except groping and making women feel generally uncomfortable?
I think this just makes it easier for them to "clear" him later. "Even the NYT investigated and didn't find anything." Useful for the virtual debates to come.
He's a recognizable anti-Trump brand, who Democrats will vote for regardless. When he decides to resign in his first term (to spend more time with his family) a real live alt-left VP will get the crown.
If Joe lost the support of the NYT, I think he's finished. Which is better for him. The extra stress of a Presidential campaign can't be good for a dementia patient.