Many Democratic donors were left frustrated after a call featuring Vice President Kamala Harris, organized by Jen O’Malley Dillon, the chair of President Joe Biden’s campaign. Donors joined hoping to gain insights on Biden’s path forward following his poor debate performance and calls for him to drop out. However, many felt disappointed and like the call was a failure, with some feeling admonished and the call being called “ludicrous.”
During the call, Harris praised Biden and expressed confidence in Democrats’ chances of beating former President Donald Trump. She urged donors to support Biden and not fuel rumors about his potential replacement. However, some donors were angered by being told what to do and felt the call was poorly run.
The frustration among donors highlights the ongoing debate within the Democratic party about supporting Biden, especially as donations to the Biden-Harris campaign have dropped. Some donors expressed support for Harris becoming the party’s nominee, believing she could continue the policies of the Biden administration effectively.
At a campaign fundraiser in Massachusetts, Harris continued praising Biden while also advocating for the rights of the LGBTQ community. Some attendees expressed doubts about Biden’s ability to win against Trump and advocated for Harris to take the lead. Harris closed her speech by emphasizing the importance of fighting for progress and expanding rights.
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