Honestly, we think President Joe Biden will finish out his first term, despite there being plenty of bets on how soon he’ll step aside and let Vice President Kamala Harris take over. Will Biden run again in 2024? If not, it’s not a sure bet that Harris would be the nominee. A report from Business Insider says Democratic donors have been having dinners at which they’re discussing throwing their support behind Treasury Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
At informal 'bitching' dinners, Pete Buttigieg donors are chattering about prodding him to run against Kamala Harris in 2024 if Biden backs out https://t.co/iqA1rSIevp via @adamwren @rbravender
— Grace Panetta (@grace_panetta) October 21, 2021
"More than two dozen Democratic donors who want to eventually see the 39-year-old transportation secretary in the White House have been attending secret & informal dinners over the summer and into late September in traditional Democratic money-raising hubs"https://t.co/SHohsQt4eR
— Grace Panetta (@grace_panetta) October 21, 2021
Another fascinating/revealing tidbit in this story:
"Harris donors are 'sad' about the current state of her political operation,'" one donor tells Insider. "We're really disappointed that it's falling apart. It doesn't seem to be serving her future." https://t.co/SHohsQt4eR— Grace Panetta (@grace_panetta) October 21, 2021
Adam Wren reports:
They’re driven in part by a lack of confidence in Vice President Kamala Harris’ performance so far, and some don’t think Buttigieg should wait in line behind Harris if Biden opts against running for a second term. Other dinner attendees think Buttigieg is better off waiting until 2028 or even later.
[A Democratic strategist] also said there’s a growing sentiment that “there’s no map in the universe that exists in which Kamala Harris could possibly win a national election.” That person said Buttigieg supporters see him as “our best hope,” but they aren’t the only donors already rumbling about organizing behind other Democratic candidates who might challenge Harris in 2024.
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“She’s in Dan Quayle territory for Christ’s sake,” one former Buttigieg donor said.
Their track records in the Biden Administration are very similar.
— Drain Bamage🍥 (@IsDrainBamaged) October 21, 2021
they're the exact same people. there's no difference between the two
— Edg4rAllanBro (@Edg4rAllanBro) October 21, 2021
We still have no clue what either one actually does.
Buttigieg’s only difference from Kamala is that he can tell an absurd lie without breaking into reflexive hysterical laughter.
— Johan_Von_Schnitzel (@Johan_Incognito) October 21, 2021
People don’t like Harris, she’s very unpopular. I wouldn’t be surprised if this gains more traction
— Patrick Leijon🗽🇵🇸 𓅿 (@PatrickLeijon) October 21, 2021
Perfect. The guy who couldn't get potholes filled and bike paths made in South Bend, and who took two months off while nobody noticed is now going to make another move for the White House. Somehow, this makes sense. Epic Battle of the Poseurs. The biggest loser will be…US.
— Stock Market Mentor, LLC (@DanFitzpatrick) October 21, 2021
Don't think either of them bring the fire needed at this moment.
— 🇺🇸 Jamie Raskin for President (@MiserableTwitt1) October 21, 2021
Two terrible choices yet again.
— Under New Management 🚲 Ⓐ (@aishku) October 21, 2021
— Feldonator (@morganfeldon) October 21, 2021
Neither of them have a shot. Save your money.
— John (@C_BoddickerOCP) October 21, 2021
Neither one of them are competent leaders. I have zero faith that they can lead us out of any of the major crises our country faces. And I’m not alone. Both are unliked, untrustworthy, and inauthentic liars that have been rejected by voters.
— Jessica Grace (@IsicaLynn) October 21, 2021
Neither of those two is ever going to be president
— Big Worker (@Big_Worker) October 21, 2021
Each bringing that single digit support they earned in 2020…
— Gibbsville Man (@GibbsvilleMan) October 21, 2021
Well if he does run against her it will be a battle to see how each defends their own complete lack of accountability on their jobs.
He can’t say anything about the border as she will certainly come after him about all those cargo ships sitting off the coast. Must see TV— Lord MacMeans (@SMacMeans) October 21, 2021
LOL
Race to the bottom!— Just…no (@KiloMick) October 21, 2021
— Mark Smith (@marksmithgolfer) October 21, 2021
How will he have time with the two little ones at home?
— Honest Abe (@LincolnAbe1865) October 21, 2021
They both suck at their jobs so…
— Les White (@LordHolmberg) October 21, 2021
The Democrats really have no bench.
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CLOWN SHOW: Pete Buttigieg claims REAL reason for supply chain disruption is how AWESOME Biden is doing and HELLOOO backfire https://t.co/BWxmRftKIz
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) October 17, 2021
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