In recent days, there has been growing anxiety among Democratic donors regarding the performance of President Joe Biden in the presidential debates. According to multiple reports, three factions have emerged within the donor class regarding how to proceed with the campaign.
The first faction argues against a pressure campaign to urge Biden to drop out, stating that it would be a waste of time and resources. They believe that Biden should be given the opportunity to continue his presidency and focus on policy initiatives.
A second faction calls for a middle-of-the-road approach, assessing the damage caused by Biden's debate performance before taking drastic steps. They are considering various options, including rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris or another prominent Democrat.
The third group of donors is calling for Democrats to begin the process of seeking out a new nominee with less than four months until the general election. They argue that Biden's debate performance was so poor that he cannot win against former President Donald Trump in November.
Former DNC vice chair R.T. Rybak has publicly urged leading Democrats to push Biden to withdraw from the race, stating that history will judge them harshly if they do not take action. He believes that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is one of several Democrats who could do well in the election if Biden steps down.
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi has expressed concerns about the chaos that could ensue if another nominee is chosen, stating that there is no clear frontrunner within the party. However, some Democratic strategists and commentators believe that it is necessary for the party to replace Biden in order to have a chance of winning in November.
High-profile Hollywood donors have also threatened to stop giving to the Democratic Party if Biden does not step aside as the presidential candidate. They are reportedly disillusioned with his performance and want someone else at the top of the ticket.
Despite these concerns, some prominent liberal columnists have defended Biden's debate performance and called for him to continue his campaign. However, many Americans were left disappointed by his inability to articulate clear and coherent responses during the debate.