Even experienced group leaders were left to wonder what the future holds for the Democrat Party after losing to Republican front-runner Donald Trump in the US elections.
Harris’s fight has sparked condemnation and anger among Liberals, with some blaming her campaign plan, while others point fingers at US President Joe Biden’s management.
In the face of common doubt about his wellbeing and leadership ability, Biden, 81, announced his campaign for reelection in April 2023. His trust, however, was unshaken. He had declared,” I am fit to serve,” claiming to be the only Democrat worthy of overthrowing Trump.
However, a tragic discussion in June finally put his mental capacity into question, leading him to withdraw from the race in July, citing both the party’s and the country’s best interests.
For some, Biden’s return came too late. A prominent Democrat benefactor, voicing his criticism, told news organization Reuters,” Why did Joe Biden hold on for as long as he did? He should have not concealed his ( health ) and dropped out a lot sooner”.
The group lied to the British citizens about the president’s mental health and fitness, according to Bill Ackman, a long-time Democrat donor and hedge fund manager.
As party people scrambled to obtain behind Harris, inside accusations of Biden’s close group surfaced, with one standard lamenting the “malpractice” of Biden’s counselors. ” They previously told him no”, they reportedly said.
Harris may have found her weak place in her decision to step in as Biden’s devoted leader, but her commitment to his policies may have been her weak point. Harris ‘ fealty to Biden, according to a previous campaign aide, dissuaded her from reaching out to potential voters looking for a change. Her statement on ABC’s” The View” that she would n’t have done anything differently than Biden fueled criticisms who believed she had underrepresented herself as an agent of change.
According to the aide,” the party needed people willing to take strong, independent positions,” the secretary was quoted by Reuters. He cited international examples like Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada, who revised his immigration policies in response to right-wing pressure.
Women who had hoped to rally behind her, especially younger, varied voters who were enthusiastic about progressive ideals and women who were concerned about abortion rights, did not turn out in the numbers that were anticipated. Trump also won back in residential areas that were once trending orange, as well as among Hispanic voters, as well as in states like Georgia and North Carolina, where Democrats hoped they had challenge. Some Democratic National Committee authorities reported hearing a lot of anger from group members on election day, citing frustration over a strategy they perceived as having offered false wish. They feel lied to, according to a DNC standard, adding that some party people had anticipated a closer competition.
The lost marks the Democrats ‘ next devastating battle to Trump in recent years, rekindling recollections of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 plan. Trump, despite facing legal problems and proposing questionable plans, including across-the-board taxes that academics warn may harm American consumers, also managed to influence undecided voters. His plan properly utilized concerns about immigration, pledging mass deportations, which resonated in ways that Harris ‘ diverse platform was not fit.
Controversial issues like Biden and Harris ‘ attitude on US assistance for Israel during the Gaza issue, which splintered liberal Democrats from the group’s conventional, added to the setbacks.
On election night, crowds gathered outside Harris ‘ alma mater, Howard University, expecting a prolonged counting process. But by Wednesday afternoon, the result was clear. Harris arrived at Howard to deliver a brief, solemn concession speech, thanking Biden and vowing,” While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign”.
( With agency inputs )
