Democratic donors expressed frustration with a call featuring Vice President Kamala Harris and organized by Jen O’Malley Dillon, chair of Biden’s campaign. Many donors joined the call hoping for guidance on moving forward following Biden’s debate performance and calls for him to drop out. However, participants left feeling disappointed, with one caller labeling the call as ludicrous and poorly planned. Harris spoke positively about Biden and Democrats’ chances of defeating Trump, but the call ended with donors feeling admonished to support Biden and not question his candidacy.
Following the call, donations to the Biden-Harris campaign have decreased, and Harris has been deployed to speak with donors amid uncertainty over Biden’s future on the ticket. During a campaign fundraiser in Provincetown, Massachusetts, Harris praised Biden’s accomplishments as president and advocated for LGBTQ rights. However, some attendees expressed doubts about Biden’s ability to win against Trump and called for Harris to become the Democratic nominee.
Despite Harris’ efforts to rally support for Biden, some donors are calling for Biden to step aside and for Harris to take the lead. They believe Harris would be a stronger candidate to continue Biden’s policies and ensure victory against Trump. Harris closed her speech by highlighting the importance of fighting for progress and expanding rights, echoing the sentiment that donors are seeking a leader who can drive positive change and secure a Democratic victory in the upcoming election.
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