The Democratic Party is currently experiencing a significant change, with reports suggesting that Joe Biden will be stepping down as the Democratic nominee, as indicated by sources quoted by MSNBC’s Mark Halperin.
Influential figures such as Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama are said to have played a role in this decision, sparking discussions and conjecture about the party’s trajectory, particularly in relation to Vice President Kamala Harris.
Halperin revealed, “Carl, according to multiple Democratic sources, this is happening all of a sudden. Everyone said it would happen gradually and then all at once. And that’s what’s happening, according to my sources, President Biden has agreed to step down as a Democratic nominee. It will happen as early as this weekend.”
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BREAKING NEWS: President Joe Biden has reportedly agreed to step down as the Democratic nominee for President of the United States as early as this weekend, sources tell political analyst Mark Halperin.
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Despite Biden’s imminent departure from the race, his plans for endorsement are raising eyebrows.
Halperin noted, “He also will not, I’m told, endorse Vice President Harris as his successor. They’re hoping that he will endorse an open process in which the convention will be open to Vice President Harris and a few other candidates in Chicago to pick the Democratic nominee for president.”
Potential candidates being discussed include Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, and Governor Gavin Newsom of California.
The process aims to avoid what some insiders call a “Kamala coronation,” with the regular delegates voting first and super delegates stepping in if necessary.
Carl Higbie weighed in on the political implications, questioning the party’s commitment to its platform. “So Mark, you know, what are the political ramifications for a party that based much of their platform on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and they’re passing right over Kamala Harris, and he’s not going to be endorsing her, according to your sources.”
Halperin responded, emphasizing the party’s strategy. “According to my sources, he will say very nice things about her. They do not want what some of my sources have been calling a Kamala coronation. The problem in part, that they found themselves in was that President Biden was not seriously challenged for the nomination… Some of her people believe she will win this, that she’ll choose a strong running mate, that she does have the support of many of the delegates who are Biden Harris delegates, and that she can win this basically on her own.”
The discussion also touched on campaign finance, with Higbie highlighting the complexities.
“Well, Mark, that said, you’re familiar with campaign finance laws. He has, you know, 200-300 million in his war chest right now, I believe. My understanding is Kamala would be the only one who could absorb that and continue on the campaign. How’s that going to work when all their big pocket donors have already pushed for that?”
Halperin explained the potential financial dynamics, stating, “Well, there’s all sorts of money, right? There’s super PAC money, there’s low dollars. The belief is that a new ticket will inject excitement into the party, and that both low dollar donors and the big donors who in the last few days have sent a strong message to President Biden that they will not support his being the Democratic nominee… Most campaign finance experts believe she does get to keep the Biden-Harris money.”
The Democratic Party faces an unexpected transition, and the forthcoming convention in Chicago will play a pivotal role in shaping its future direction and leadership.
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