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In a shocking twist of events that reads more like a comedy than a political strategy, some Democratic strategists are suggesting that propping up Joe Biden could actually boost fundraising for other Democratic candidates. Yes, you read that right. The same Biden who can scarcely string a coherent sentence together might just be the golden goose for Democratic pocketbooks in the House and Senate.
Democrats are in turmoil trying to decide whether to stick with Sleepy Joe or hand the torch to someone presumably more awake. Despite trailing behind former President Donald Trump in the polls, Biden’s name on the ticket could allegedly spark a flood of donations from buyers’ remorse-riddled donors who realize Biden might fumble the presidency right back into Trump’s hands.
A weakened Biden atop ticket could help fundraising for down-ballot Democrats https://t.co/TWn7TI4QdM
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It’s a real conundrum, folks. Some Democratic donors, apparently resigned to the likelihood of a Trump comeback, are now contemplating a financial firewall in Congress. It’s akin to investing in a sprinkler system because they’ve already decided to let the house burn. A seasoned Democratic strategist has noted that these fundraisers are seizing the moment to remind voters that keeping at least one chamber of Congress blue is crucial, even if the White House turns red again.
Even House Democrats, after the debate, held a star-studded event featuring Obama and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, raking in millions in the process. Given Biden’s weak performance and potential reelection train wreck, these donors seem desperate to hedge their bets. Perhaps they should also prepare for Plan B: distributing Biden 2024 clothespins for those who can’t stomach pulling the lever but need the Democratic Party to stay afloat somehow.
It’s essential to highlight the irony dripping from these fundraising efforts. While a beleaguered Biden might draw in bucks, he could just as easily sink voter turnout. The big guns of the Democrat donor world aren’t stupid, after all, they know throwing money onto a bonfire won’t extinguish it. That’s why many are diverting funds to more critical House and Senate races instead of doubling down on Biden’s shaky campaign.
And if all this isn’t rich enough, while Biden’s team boasted about garnering 40,000 donations during a recent press conference, the New York Times reported that donors have pressed pause on $90 million worth of pledges to a super PAC backing Biden. Yes, the same super PAC that’s supposedly going to help him fend off Trump.
What’s clear is the perfectly orchestrated chaos within the Democratic ranks. While Republicans sharpen their focus on winning, Democrats are busy trying to figure out whether to stick with their gaffe-prone president or scramble to save what they can. The message is plain: with Biden at the helm, it’s every Democrat for himself.
