Staff Reports
President Biden’s lackluster performance in the first presidential debate apparently opened the floodgates for the big donors to start reconsidering their loyalties. In a surprising twist that has left many scratching their heads, the commander-in-chief announced he wouldn’t seek reelection, thrusting Vice President Kamala Harris into the limelight as the Democratic Party’s new darling. Reed Hastings, co-founder of Netflix and a well-known figure in Silicon Valley, has jumped aboard the Kamala Express by delivering a jaw-dropping $7 million donation to her 2024 campaign.
Hastings seemed positively giddy about this financial love letter to Harris, declaring it the largest donation he has ever made to a candidate. With such a handsome contribution, one might wonder whether he’s aiming for a starring role in the upcoming Netflix original series “How to Flop a Presidential Election.” Hastings had earlier expressed his frustration with Biden’s leadership, going so far as to suggest the President step aside for fresher Democratic blood to take on Donald Trump. The irony is rich; he’s now betting his marbles on a candidate whose charismatic appeal is akin to that of a wooden plank.
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The tech mogul’s previous endeavors include founding Pure Software and, of course, launching Netflix, a company that revolutionized how Americans consume entertainment while simultaneously laying the groundwork for the long-standing tradition of scrolling through endless options and somehow coming away with nothing. Hastings isn’t just any donor; he has been a major force in Democratic fundraising, having funneled over $20 million into the party’s coffers in recent years. The political allegiance of a Netflix co-founder raises eyebrows, especially as he refreshes his commitment to Democrats after they’ve bungled their chances under Biden’s watch.
In an age where political feedback can be swift and mighty, Hastings’ donation sparked an immediate backlash, leading to cries for a Netflix boycott. It seems like a few folks still remember when their favourite movie nights were interrupted by those dreaded late fees and aren’t ready to forgive Hastings for trading loyalty to loyalty for dollars in an election year. One can only imagine the burning questions circulating among Netflix subscribers: will they be presented with ten seasons of Kamala Harris on the platform, complete with reality show-style dramatic twists?
The tangled web of tech dollars and political aspirations continues to unfold, pointing to a grim reality for the Democrats as they rally around a vice president whose approval ratings seem to rival that of a root canal. With Biden’s exit, it’s clear that Harris is now the face of the Democratic hope train, albeit one that runs on tracks fewer people seem willing to ride. Only time will tell if Hastings can turn his newly endorsed candidate into the formidable challenger the left desperately hoped Biden would be or if this will just end up being another Netflix-flop series nobody can sit through.
