Vice President Kamala Harris to Address Major Democratic Donors Amid Pressure for Biden to Drop Out of 2024 Race
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to address Democratic donors in a call on Friday afternoon, as pressure mounts for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 race. According to a report, Harris's message during the 30-minute call remains unclear, but she may aim to reassure donors about the current instability or deliver a specific message about the future of the Democratic Party.
The timing of the call is significant, as many Democratic donors and voters are eagerly watching to see if Harris will be the Democratic nominee for president in the upcoming election, should Biden announce his decision to step down in the coming days. Billionaire Reid Hoffman, one of the largest Democratic donors and the strongest financial backer of Biden's campaign efforts, endorsed the call and encouraged his network of Silicon Valley donors to participate.
Hoffman further stated that the call would "discuss urgent emerging needs" and that his network of donors would "also hear from leaders working on the front lines with voters." The call comes as allies of VP Harris have mobilized in an attempt to ensure that she becomes the nominee should Biden announce he is no longer running for re-election. Harris' team has attempted to form a strategy that would position her as the party's nominee by highlighting her experience as vice president, regarding the handling of both foreign and domestic issues.
This news comes amid growing pressure for Biden to drop out of the 2024 race, with many Democrats expressing concern over his ability to defeat Republican nominee Donald Trump. In a recent poll, only about 3 in 10 U.S. adults overall say Harris would do well as president, while about half say she would not do a good job in the role. However, Harris remains popular among Democrats, with about 6 in 10 believing she would make a good president.
It remains to be seen whether Harris will be able to capitalize on this support and secure the Democratic nomination. However, her address to major Democratic donors on Friday afternoon is sure to be closely watched as the race for the White House heats up.
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