As pressure mounts on President Joe Biden to step down from the 2024 race or even resign from his position following a disastrous debate performance, some donors in the San Francisco Bay Area are urging corrupt Democrats to stick with him and change their message to focus on “a team, not just one guy.” During the recent debate, President Donald Trump demonstrated a deep understanding of the issues at hand while Biden appeared out of touch and lacking mental clarity.
Despite the calls for Biden to step aside, the campaign insists that nothing has changed in the race. The San Francisco Chronicle notes that some donors are urging Democrat “bed wetters” to shift their message and focus on Biden’s “team” instead.
Joe Cotchett, a prominent Burlingame attorney and Democratic fundraiser who has known Biden for many years, expects supporters of the president to start talking about electing “a team, not just one guy.” In this scenario, the emphasis would be placed on the collective strength of Biden’s administration rather than the individual performance of its leader.
This new approach might appeal to party insiders who have benefited from the Biden presidency. However, faith in the Biden “team” faltered after the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan in late summer 2021. Nevertheless, this message is likely to gain traction as it emphasizes unity and collective strength over individual accomplishments or failures.
As President Trump famously said when accepting the Republican nomination in 2016, “I alone can fix it.” In contrast, Cotchett suggests that electing a Biden team will be the focus moving forward, with an emphasis on explaining to the American public the benefits of choosing this collective over the individualist approach taken by Trump.
In conclusion, as some donors push for Democrats to rally around President Joe Biden and emphasize his “team,” it remains to be seen whether this message will resonate with voters and help revive faith in the current administration’s ability to lead the country effectively.