about him turns out to be true. The Democrat party has no leadership now, and those that are already well-known in the party are not popular with the vast majority of the party or the swing voters, as they have picked up too much negative baggage in the last 6–8 years.

I think the Democrats need to find a fresh face. Someone that's not too old. Someone that appears to be intelligent and energetic. Not only that, but someone with little negative baggage. If they are going to make progress with the swing voters, they need someone that fits that bill. IMHO.