Kenneth P.
Kenneth P. Thompson was the first black district attorney of Brooklyn and a voice for racial justice at a moment of tension between law enforcement and minority communities. He was elected in 2013 after campaigning on a platform of reform and racial justice, unseating Charles J. Hynes, a fellow Democrat who had served more than 20 years. During his tenure, he established a policy of not prosecuting most low-level marijuana arrests and created a robust internal unit that reviewed questionable convictions. He also chose to prosecute and eventually won the case of Peter Liang, the former New York City police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black man in 2014. Thompson decided not to seek prison time for Liang, which led to protests. In his personal life, he was a former federal prosecutor who went on to have a successful private law practice.
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Bias
88%
Examples:
- A growing chorus of donors has been pushing... publicly for him to step aside
- A small but vocal faction of Democratic Party donors is urging President Biden to withdraw from the race, but he has said that he will not be pushed out.
- major donors have been among the loudest voices calling for him to end his bid for re-election.
Conflicts of Interest
100%
Examples:
- Abigail Disney announced she would withhold donations unless Joe Biden dropped out of the race.
- Disney suggested vice-president Kamala Harris as an alternative candidate to beat Trump.
Contradictions
75%
Examples:
- But hours later, Mr. Biden joined a private call with his top donors and fund-raisers to reassure them.
- Despite his need for their financial support, some wealthy Democrats have been calling for him to end his bid for re-election.
- President Biden is seeking money from wealthy Democratic Party backers to continue funding his re-election campaign.
Deceptions
60%
Examples:
- But hours later, Mr. Biden joined a private call with his top donors and fund-raisers to reassure them.
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Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024Democratic donors express dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden's debate performance, threatening to withhold funds and calling for his withdrawal from the race. High-profile figures like George Clooney and Nancy Pelosi have raised doubts about Biden's ability to complete his term due to age. Despite this, some high-dollar donors continue to support him, while others pause or seek alternative ways to help Democratic candidates. 
Major Democratic Donors Call for Joe Biden to Drop Out After Dismal Debate Performance
Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024Major Democratic donors, including Abigail Disney and Rep. Lloyd Doggett, have called for President Joe Biden to step down from the race following his poor performance in the first presidential debate against Donald Trump. Some are looking to alternative candidates like Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the party in November. Despite promises from Biden's campaign team to make him more visible, skeptical donors are withholding support.