Biden’s Attempt to Fundraise for Democrats Falls Flat

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Former President Joe Biden is facing rejection from within his own party after offering to help raise funds and campaign for Democrats. Despite his efforts to re-enter the political spotlight, many Democratic leaders and donors remain hesitant, citing his connection to the party’s devastating 2024 loss.

 

Biden recently met privately with new Democratic National Committee chairman Ken Martin, according to NBC, and pledged to help restore the party’s credibility and financial standing. However, his offer has largely been met with skepticism. Many Democrats argue that Biden, now 82, represents the past rather than the future and is too closely associated with the party’s recent electoral defeat.

 

 

Some prominent Democrats have even expressed frustration over Biden’s handling of his 2024 campaign, particularly his decision to keep Kamala Harris as his running mate. Critics argue that he should have stepped aside sooner, allowing a stronger candidate to emerge. Though he ultimately endorsed Harris, many felt it was a case of too little, too late.

 

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump’s victory in 2024 was decisive, marking the first time in decades that a majority of the electorate voted Republican. This shift has left the Democratic Party grappling with its identity and searching for a way forward. A recent NBC News poll revealed that only 27 percent of registered voters view the Democratic Party favorably—the lowest rating since 1990.

 

As Democrats assess their losses, they are also in dire need of financial support. First Lady Jill Biden has reportedly stepped in, offering to help raise funds for the party. Still, many within the party are pushing for new leadership and a fresh direction.

 

Despite this, some Democrats continue to stand by Biden. DNC Vice Chair Jane Kleeb told NBC that state party leaders would welcome Biden as a speaker at their events, stating, “He is beloved by the party and beloved by the voters.” However, polling suggests otherwise. A March CNN survey found that only 1 percent of respondents believed Biden best represented the party’s values. By comparison, 10 percent supported Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 9 percent backed Kamala Harris, and 8 percent favored Bernie Sanders. These figures indicate a steep decline in Biden’s influence within his own party.

 

Further polling highlights the party’s broader struggles. Only about 27 percent of Americans currently hold a favorable opinion of the Democratic Party, down from 33 percent in January and 49 percent at the start of Biden’s presidency in 2021. This downward trend underscores growing dissatisfaction and a desire for a major shift within the party.

 

Even as Democrats seek to move on from Biden, Trump continues to bring him up. Since taking office, Trump has referenced Biden more than 400 times, often using him as a political scapegoat. Trump also made a controversial decision this week, ending Secret Service protection for Biden’s two children without prior notice. This move contrasts with Biden’s decision in 2021 to extend security for Trump’s children for six months after leaving office.

 

Trump’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, defended the administration’s focus on Biden, explaining, “We are still very much fixing so many of the problems created or started by the Biden administration.”

 

Despite leaving office two months ago, Biden’s legacy continues to shape political debates. The Democratic Party is at a crossroads, facing internal division, declining support, and an urgent need to rebuild. Whether Biden remains part of that rebuilding process or fades into the background remains to be seen.

 

Based on a report by The Daily Beast  2025-03-24

 

 

[Cryingdick]

Still sharp as a tack.

[dinsdale]

  On 3/24/2025 at 12:03 AM, Social Media said:

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump’s victory in 2024 was decisive, marking the first time in decades that a majority of the electorate voted Republican. This shift has left the Democratic Party grappling with its identity and searching for a way forward. A recent NBC News poll revealed that only 27 percent of registered voters view the Democratic Party favorably—the lowest rating since 1990.

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Haven't seen particular statistic from those with the frothing at the mouth problem. I wonder why. 

[thaibeachlovers]

  On 3/24/2025 at 12:03 AM, Social Media said:

DNC Vice Chair Jane Kleeb told NBC that state party leaders would welcome Biden as a speaker at their events, stating, “He is beloved by the party and beloved by the voters.”

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Can't walk that debate back, no matter how much BS they try to cover it up with. Besides, he would only be reading something other people wrote for him.

[Cryingdick]

  On 3/24/2025 at 1:00 AM, thaibeachlovers said:

Can't walk that debate back, no matter how much BS they try to cover it up with. Besides, he would only be reading something other people wrote for him.

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He is a prolific author via auto pen.

[BangkokReady]

Why wouldn't they want Joe's support???

 

 

[proton]

  On 3/24/2025 at 1:40 AM, BangkokReady said:

Why wouldn't they want Joe's support???

 

 

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Amazing that had he run again, millions would still have voted for this decrepit incompetent old man out of party loyalty. The nerve of these people, having pissed away over a billion dollars in a few weeks they now have the begging bowl out again.

[Cryingdick]

  On 3/24/2025 at 1:55 AM, proton said:

 

Amazing that had he run again, millions would still have voted for this decrepit incompetent old man out of party loyalty. The nerve of these people, having pissed away over a billion dollars in a few weeks they now have the begging bowl out again.

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I can't even imagine what another Biden term would have looked like. Dems do not seem to know how dangerously stupid they were/are. Some of the more rational members of the party are beginning to wake up.

[Gsxrnz]

It wouldn't be so bad if Biden was even remotely funny or witty. People can tolerate an amusing old man, where being a sandwich short of a picnic is classified as being eccentric. Reagan is a case in point. I'm sure he wasn't all there towards the end, but by God he was funny.

 

Trump missed his true calling as a comedian, but now he gets to do quality stand-up in the oval office every day.  Priceless! 

[mikeymike100]

One of the reasons why Trump won so convincingly was Biden/Harris and their policies.

[thaibeachlovers]

  On 3/24/2025 at 1:40 AM, BangkokReady said:

Why wouldn't they want Joe's support???

 

 

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If that's for real, it is quite sad actually. Sad for him but dangerous for the US. Check out Harris laughing during it.

[thaibeachlovers]

  On 3/24/2025 at 6:17 AM, mikeymike100 said:

One of the reasons why Trump won so convincingly was Biden/Harris and their policies.

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IMO it was the main reason. Had the Dems put a sensible candidate in they'd be POTUS now.

[Snackbar]

Nobody wants to go for a drink with you, you don’t even work here. 
 

 

[spidermike007]

I don't know why the Democrats would even have accepted help from Biden. As a Democrat I can say he wasn't a particularly good president, and he was a huge liability towards the end. He should have bowed out 2 years ago and he was one of the reasons why the Democrats lost, so why on earth would they resuscitate this dinosaur? 

[LatPhrao]

  On 3/24/2025 at 7:31 AM, spidermike007 said:

I don't know why the Democrats would even have accepted help from Biden. As a Democrat I can say he wasn't a particularly good president, and he was a huge liability towards the end. He should have bowed out 2 years ago and he was one of the reasons why the Democrats lost, so why on earth would they resuscitate this dinosaur? 

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Strongly disagree with you.   Democrats need his strength, political savvy and dignity befitting a President of USA.  Easy to take cheap shots at Joe Biden.  Embarassed for you.

[thaipo7]

Happy to see this.  This old Marxist and always on the wrong side of history is getting irreverent enough to completely away.

[Patong2021]

  On 3/24/2025 at 12:56 AM, dinsdale said:

Haven't seen particular statistic from those with the frothing at the mouth problem. I wonder why. 

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A majority of the electorate did not vote for Trump.

[Patong2021]

  On 3/24/2025 at 12:03 AM, Social Media said:

 

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump’s victory in 2024 was decisive, marking the first time in decades that a majority of the electorate voted Republican.

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A majority of the electorate did NOT vote for the Republican candiate

Voter turnout was 63.7%

Of the people who voted, only 49.8%  voted for the Republican  candidate.

This means that of the total electorate only a minority voted for Trump.

[Luuk Chaai]

  On 3/24/2025 at 5:04 PM, Patong2021 said:

 

A majority of the electorate did NOT vote for the Republican candiate

Voter turnout was 63.7%

Of the people who voted, only 49.8%  voted for the Republican  candidate.

This means that of the total electorate only a minority voted for Trump.

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But But But .     Trump Won !!!    end of story !

[blaze master]

  On 3/24/2025 at 11:51 AM, LatPhrao said:

Strongly disagree with you.   Democrats need his strength, political savvy and dignity befitting a President of USA.  Easy to take cheap shots at Joe Biden.  Embarassed for you.

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I love your satire. Thank you I needed that laugh. 

[dinsdale]

  On 3/24/2025 at 4:47 PM, Patong2021 said:

 

A majority of the electorate did not vote for Trump.

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It would seem you don't know how elections work or what majority means. Let's have a look at your understanding. 100 people are voting for either A or B. 52 people vote for A and 48 people vote for B. According to you A wins but not by a majority. Is this correct?

[dinsdale]

  On 3/24/2025 at 5:04 PM, Patong2021 said:

 

A majority of the electorate did NOT vote for the Republican candiate

Voter turnout was 63.7%

Of the people who voted, only 49.8%  voted for the Republican  candidate.

This means that of the total electorate only a minority voted for Trump.

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Nobody can be this dumb. Voting in the US is non-compulsory. The majority of those that voted, voted for Trump that's why he won the popular vote. 1st time for a Republican candidate to do this since 2004. Of course the popular vote is not the most important. That's the Electoral College and this was an overwhelming victory for Trump including flipping the Blue Wall.

[JonnyF]

Biden is damaged goods.

 

Pre-emptive pardons for his crime family was the final straw. He's done. 

[spidermike007]

  On 3/24/2025 at 11:51 AM, LatPhrao said:

Strongly disagree with you.   Democrats need his strength, political savvy and dignity befitting a President of USA.  Easy to take cheap shots at Joe Biden.  Embarassed for you.

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No need to be embarrassed we can agree to disagree, like gentlemen often do. Dissent is an incredibly healthy thing, on both sides of the aisle. I don't see it much on the Republican side, though. 

 

Only fealty. No dissent allowed with a royal monarch. 

 

 

[Patong2021]

  On 3/24/2025 at 11:33 PM, dinsdale said:

Nobody can be this dumb. Voting in the US is non-compulsory. The majority of those that voted, voted for Trump that's why he won the popular vote. 1st time for a Republican candidate to do this since 2004. Of course the popular vote is not the most important. That's the Electoral College and this was an overwhelming victory for Trump including flipping the Blue Wall.

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Apparently you are.  A majority is more than 50%. Trump did not obtain a majority, nor was it decisive. Of the total eligible voters, he received a minority of votes. Of those who voted, he also received a minority of votes. His opponents also recived a minority of the votes.

 

Yes, Trump won enough states to win the electoral college all or non (except for 2 states) allocation, which is a first past the post concept. I am not disputing the result onr Trump's win. I am questioning the characterization of the results as a decisive majority, because it was not.

[Patong2021]

  On 3/24/2025 at 11:24 PM, dinsdale said:

It would seem you don't know how elections work or what majority means. Let's have a look at your understanding. 100 people are voting for either A or B. 52 people vote for A and 48 people vote for B. According to you A wins but not by a majority. Is this correct?

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In what world is 49.8% of votes cast a majority? This means that 50.2% of voters did not vote for the candidate. 50.2% is a majority.  A 49.8%  result is a minority. Harris' 48.3% result is a minority.

[Patong2021]

  On 3/24/2025 at 9:21 PM, Luuk Chaai said:

 

But But But .     Trump Won !!!    end of story !

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I am not denying that Trump won the election. What I am questioning is the characterization that it was a majority result or decisive.

[thaibeachlovers]

  On 3/24/2025 at 11:51 AM, LatPhrao said:

Strongly disagree with you.   Democrats need his strength, political savvy and dignity befitting a President of USA.  Easy to take cheap shots at Joe Biden.  Embarassed for you.

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I hope that is sarcasm.

[mrwebb8825]

  On 3/25/2025 at 3:08 AM, Patong2021 said:

In what world is 49.8% of votes cast a majority? This means that 50.2% of voters did not vote for the candidate. 50.2% is a majority.  A 49.8%  result is a minority. Harris' 48.3% result is a minority.

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Dude, you need to contact the DNC and see if you can be a "Spin Doctor" for the '28 Harris/AOC ticket.

You really seem to believe that 49,8<48.3. Let's see if this helps: 49.8+48.3=98.1. That leaves 1.9 who voted for RFK (or other) even though he wasn't running.

The electoral college was 226(H)42% and 312(T)58% = majority.

https://www.archives.gov/electoral-college/2024

By state: 16(H) and 34(T) = majority

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/statistics/elections/2024

Are ya seeing a pattern here? Big number good (majority), small number bad. (minority)