Disney Heiress and Wealthy Donors Unite Against Biden: Will He Step Down?
United StatesSun Sep 15 2024
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As the Democratic Party faces internal turmoil, an unlikely group of wealthy donors has joined the chorus calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race. Abigail Disney, heiress to the Disney family fortune, has vowed to withhold donations to the party unless Biden steps aside. She's not alone; other major donors, including Gideon Stein and Karla Jurvetson, have also hinted at pausing or halting their financial support for the party.
The controversy stems from Biden's underwhelming debate performance against former President Donald Trump, which has sparked concerns about his ability to take on Trump and win the election. A recent poll showed Biden trailing Trump by 6 percentage points among likely voters, further fueling the anxiety within the party.
Abigail Disney, known for her philanthropic efforts, has been a longtime supporter of the Democratic Party. However, she believes that Biden's continued campaign would lead to a Democratic loss and "genuinely dire" consequences. She even went as far as to suggest that Vice President Kamala Harris would be a stronger candidate to take on Trump.
But what if Disney's assumption is wrong? What if Biden's supporters argue that his debate performance was an isolated incident, and that he still has the potential to win the election? What if the party's focus on unity and policy issues will ultimately resonate with voters?
As the debate rages on, it's essential to consider the broader implications of this decision. Will the party's donors and supporters turn against Biden, or will they rally around him and pledge their support? How will this internal conflict impact the party's ability to present a united front against Trump and other Republican candidates?
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