A group of wealthy Democratic political donors held a Zoom call to discuss President Joe Biden’s future after a poor debate performance against Donald Trump. Most donors believed Biden should drop out of the race to defeat Trump in November, prompting a lobbying campaign to convince senior Democrats to call for Biden’s exit. Some donors, like Ari and Zeke Emanuel, have threatened to withhold funding unless Biden quits. Hillary and Bill Clinton, along with Jeff Katzenberg, have urged donors to stay with Biden. Despite calls for his exit from over 20 members of Congress, Biden has insisted he will continue his campaign. However, Pelosi, Schumer, and Jeffries have reportedly warned Biden that his low odds may harm congressional candidates. Biden’s fundraising has dropped, but events featuring potential successor Vice President Kamala Harris have been selling out. An upcoming concert event with Harris in Massachusetts has almost sold out, with tickets ranging from $100 to $12,000 and featuring performers like James Taylor and Yo-Yo Ma. Biden’s fundraising troubles may not spell doom for the party, as events with Harris are attracting strong support.
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Democratic donors urge Biden to drop out of the race due to overwhelming support for Kamala Harris
