In a Summer of political tumult, the Democratic Party came together under immense pressure in a way that challenged old understandings of power, politics, and parties in the United States. In particular, during the Summer weeks during which Democratic voters, activists, and leaders raised concern about the party's nominee for president, President Joe Biden decided not to seek another term in the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris united the party behind her candidacy signaling it is time to let go of cliché media narratives about Democratic Party infighting.