Inside the Democratic Party, whispers of panic are growing louder as the specter of a Biden defeat looms large. With the Democratic Convention just around the corner, the urgency to find a winning strategy intensifies amidst a backdrop of waning confidence and mounting fears.
As the Democratic Convention looms just weeks away, a growing sense of alarm reverberates within the party's inner circles, casting doubts on President Biden's chances of reelection. Calls intensify for the party to strategize a way to pivot away from Biden.
Within the Democratic ranks, a pervasive fear has taken root, even among those who once exuded confidence in facing Donald Trump in the upcoming election. Throughout the year, Democrats have trudged through a tiresome and disheartening campaign for 2024. Now, with the election nearly five months away, anxiety has escalated into tangible apprehension, as voiced by numerous party leaders and operatives. The disparity between public declarations of optimism and private exchanges among Democrats underscores the mounting concerns about Biden's electoral viability.
"You don’t want to be the one going on record saying we’re doomed, or that the campaign is faltering, or that Biden is making mistakes. Nobody wants to be that person," confided a Democratic insider with close ties to the White House, speaking anonymously to express candidly.
However, Biden's persistently lackluster polling numbers and the gravity of the upcoming election have fueled a collective sense of panic. This isn't merely fretting over the possibility of a Mitt Romney presidency; it's a stark realization that the very foundations of democracy are at stake.
Despite prevailing challenges, Trump maintains a lead over Biden in most battleground states. His April fundraising surpassed Biden's by a significant margin, with looming legal battles further complicating the Democratic landscape. Trump's recent forays into traditionally liberal territories, coupled with audacious claims of victory in areas like New Jersey and New York, only exacerbate Democratic anxieties.
While Biden has long held an edge in cash reserves, Trump's recent fundraising success, including a record-breaking event in Palm Beach, Florida, has raised further doubts. Advisers to major Democratic donors have compiled a comprehensive list detailing nearly two dozen reasons why Biden could falter, spanning issues such as immigration, inflation, Biden's age, Vice President Harris's popularity, and the presence of third-party contenders like Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
"The list of reasons why we 'could' win is so scant that I don't even bother keeping it on my phone," remarked one Democratic adviser, reflecting the prevailing pessimism among party insiders.
Following reports of Biden trailing Trump in fundraising, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey intensified pressure on donors during a fundraising event in Boston. While the cluster of events was anticipated to yield over $6 million for Biden's campaign, Healey emphasized that it fell short of expectations, underscoring the urgency of the situation.
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