A call featuring Vice President Kamala Harris and about 300 major Democratic donors on Friday left many participants frustrated and disappointed, with one donor calling it “ludicrous.” Donors had hoped to gain insight on moving forward after President Joe Biden’s debate performance and calls for him to drop out of the race. However, the call was criticized as mismanaged, rushed, and poorly planned, with many feeling admonished and not gaining any new information.
The call, organized by Jen O’Malley Dillon, was aimed to rally donors behind Biden and discourage discussions about replacing him on the ticket. Donors were urged to support Biden and stop the ongoing public debate about his candidacy. Both Harris and organizers stressed the importance of supporting Biden and the Democratic party to defeat former President Donald Trump.
Despite the disappointing call, Harris attended a fundraiser in Provincetown, Mass. where she praised Biden as one of the most consequential presidents in history. The event raised $2 million and attendees expressed mixed feelings about Biden’s candidacy, with some suggesting Harris take the lead. Harris emphasized the importance of fighting for progress and expanding rights in her closing speech, urging supporters to continue the fight for freedom.
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