Calls for Joe Biden to step aside intensify within Democratic party as Hollywood donors suggest Vice President Kamala Harris as top successor due to her work and potential fundraising abilities. Various scenarios are discussed, including the need for an open convention to be fair.
Key Points
Calls for Joe Biden to step aside within the Democratic party are growing.
Various scenarios are discussed, including the potential succession of Kamala Harris.
Concerns are raised about the need for an open convention to ensure fairness and unity.
Pros
Kamala Harris has put in the work and is viewed as the obvious choice by some Hollywood donors.
Harris has experience as a former prosecutor and has shown success in fundraising.
She has a shared campaign committee with POTUS and access to a significant war chest.
Harris could potentially reinvigorate donations and be a seamless counterbalance to Trump's aggressive fundraising.
She has ties to the entertainment industry, which could be beneficial for fundraising efforts.
Cons
Some donors express concerns about Harris being anointed as the candidate without an open convention.
There are doubts and skepticism about Harris among some donors.
There is fear that doubts about Harris or any other Democrat could overshadow the convention.