Biden didn't somehow make it through. The mega donors wanted Biden because he was a known commodity; a base of the party politician that won't upset the apple cart and will serve loyally to the interests of the mega donors. Party leaders created the narrative "Biden is the only one that can beat Trump" to give the mega donors what they wanted. More @Wikipedia
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