Democrats faced a messy internal battle when Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race. A new book reveals Barack Obama didn’t want Kamala Harris to take over. Obama thought Harris couldn’t beat Donald Trump. He pushed for a chaotic open convention instead of backing her right away.
Obama waited five days to endorse Harris. During that time, he tried to recruit Congressman James Clyburn to block her nomination. Clyburn saw through Obama’s plan and rushed to support Harris first. This showed cracks in the Democrats’ unity.
The book says Obama “worked behind the scenes” against Harris. He didn’t believe she was strong enough to win. Obama’s hesitation gave Republicans ammunition. Critics say his actions exposed Harris’ weaknesses.
Harris struggled to connect with black voters. Obama made it worse by lecturing them about supporting her. His tone-deaf approach backfired. It highlighted Harris’ unpopularity with key Democrat groups.
Democrat leaders rushed to prop up Harris despite Obama’s doubts. They ignored warnings she couldn’t unite the party. Voters saw the chaos. Many questioned why Democrats picked such a weak candidate.
Conservatives argue Obama’s meddling proved the left’s leadership crisis. Top Democrats knew Harris was flawed but pushed her anyway. Their internal fights hurt the party’s chances.
Trump capitalized on the drama. He won both the electoral college and popular vote. His victory showed Americans rejected Democrat infighting and weak candidates.
The book reveals the left’s desperation. Obama’s backroom deals and Harris’ failure are cautionary tales. Voters chose strength over Democrat chaos in 2024.
