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Top Hollywood moneybags are showing their usual enthusiasm for a Democratic presidential candidate, this time rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris within mere hours of President Joe Biden’s announcement that he was leaving the 2024 race. Talk about a lightning-quick pivot! As soon as Biden threw in the towel, his endorsement of Harris sent shockwaves through Tinseltown, prompting some very excited wallets to open wide.
It’s no surprise that the Hollywood elite perceive Harris as their golden ticket to another four years of their beloved progressive agenda. One enthusiastic donor expressed newfound vigor, claiming that everyone around them felt similarly pumped about the potential Harris candidacy. Another Democratic backer chimed in to add that the excitement was palpable, with many eager to double down on their financial contributions to support her. Nothing screams confidence like a flurry of checks being written before the ink on Biden’s announcement was even dry.
Hollywood Donors Jump On Kamala's Bandwagon As Biden Bails https://t.co/5glho9Vv46
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) July 22, 2024
In the face of such overwhelming support, a former HBO executive, who confidently supported Biden in the past, touted the unity within the donor community. The message was clear: winning the White House is the prize, and they’re ready to charge full steam ahead. Yet, amidst all the enthusiasm, some dissent is bubbling just beneath the surface. It appears even among the liberal elite, skepticism is alive and well.
Not all donors are convinced that jumping on the Harris train is the best course of action. One donor with considerable financial clout cautioned that it might be wise to take a step back and ensure the candidate chosen isn’t just the “obvious one.” This subtle jab indicates the deep-seated fears of a repeat of 2016 when they were left scratching their heads at the Democratic candidate’s weaknesses.
As the dust settles, it is vital to note that while Hollywood’s finest are rallying, Kamala Harris hasn’t officially secured the Democratic nomination just yet. Despite the chorus of fundraising enthusiasm, there’s a notable lack of endorsement from influential figures like former President Barack Obama. It seems a bit premature for all the fanfare; after all, the post-Biden world is certainly uncharted territory for the Democrats, and not everyone is raising their glasses to toast what might just be an ill-fated campaign strategy.
