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brooklynite

(96,882 posts) Wed Jul 10, 2024, 06:11 PM Jul 10

'It's already disastrous': Biden campaign fundraising takes a major hit [View all]

NBC News

President Joe Biden’s campaign has already suffered a major slowdown in donations and officials are bracing for a seismic fundraising hit, with the fallout from a debate nearly two weeks ago taking a sizable toll on operations, according to four sources close to the re-election effort.

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Two of the sources said this month is on a path to be down by possibly half — “or much more,” one of them said — from large donors alone. Sources emphasized that the donations were down across the board.

“Donors are negative. They had a call with the president. The call seemed so contrived to people; I don’t think they buy it,” one of the people close to the campaign said, referring to a recent national fundraising call between Biden and donors. “They called on people who were the most loyal, die-hard … There were no tough questions for the president."

Initially after the debate, the campaign reported an uptick in donors. But that quickly fell off, the sources said.

I was on the donor call, and the President was energetic, but I'll agree, there were no questions to him or the campaign team about righting the ship. I had put in a Q&A request but didn't get picked.

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'It's already disastrous': Biden campaign fundraising takes a major hit [View all] brooklynite Jul 10 OP

The sky is falling! The sky is falling! LeftInTX Jul 10 #1

Well, not really. lees1975 Jul 10 #104

Thank you,lees1975!! I'm sick of all the twisted "news" crap going against Biden. BComplex Jul 11 #128

Yeah, post-debate Biden raised twice as much in half the time as Trump. lees1975 Jul 11 #138

I just sent him $100. I'll take my chances. Firestorm49 Jul 10 #2

I sent some money yesterday too. Not as much as you did, Greybnk48 Jul 10 #27

I sent him some $$ today, though not as much as you. greatauntoftriplets Jul 10 #40

Mahalo Kiddo!!💙🌊🇺🇸🕊️ Cha Jul 10 #52

Thanks, Cha. greatauntoftriplets Jul 10 #55

Yeah it feels good to Cha Jul 10 #61

It definitely does. greatauntoftriplets Jul 10 #67

Yeah this has been Cha Jul 10 #72

If it's bad for us, I can't imagine what it's been like for President Biden. greatauntoftriplets Jul 10 #77

Yes I have thought of that. Cha Jul 10 #93

Sharks need to go after drumpf since he's terrified of them. greatauntoftriplets Jul 10 #94

Opened du saw this op Lifeafter70 Jul 11 #109

Good for you. greatauntoftriplets Jul 11 #113

Yep Lifeafter70 Jul 11 #115

" four sources close to the re-election effort." who also happen to work on putins troll farm. nt ImNotGod Jul 10 #3

You have evidence for that? brooklynite Jul 10 #6

Well .. FarPoint Jul 10 #35

The campaign needs close to a billion dollars for the campaign. brooklynite Jul 10 #41

They are doing just fine...we will support Biden FarPoint Jul 10 #63

And now you have identified the root cause of all our problems Grolph_ Jul 10 #86

Fucking classic! FHRRK Jul 10 #87

Yes, "un-named" sources say that while the campaign itself says something very different... Think. Again. Jul 10 #68

However, Trump outraised Biden in the second quarter: Music Man Jul 10 #100

That maybe so... sheshe2 Jul 11 #111

That article does not contradict the OP hardluck Jul 11 #108

When was the last time you posted a positive post Emile Jul 10 #4

Did you bother to check? brooklynite Jul 10 #11

Your positive posts just don't get the clicks LOL! LeftInTX Jul 10 #16

Some have reputations. shrike3 Jul 10 #19

Usually well-earned Prairie Gates Jul 10 #71

... sheshe2 Jul 11 #117

He posted three very long positive posts after SO many doomsday posts jmbar2 Jul 10 #74

Thanks Emile Jul 10 #75

I'm just amazed at so many long posts in such a short period of time jmbar2 Jul 10 #78

So we should choose our nominee for President based on a poll of donors? Jersey Devil Jul 10 #5

Did somebody say that? brooklynite Jul 10 #12

Well, all your posts seem to be suggesting that Biden should withdraw so what other conclusion can there be Jersey Devil Jul 10 #24

I don't think my posts suggest anything. brooklynite Jul 10 #33

Breathlessly declaring a "disaster" is what started this whole mess to begin with Jersey Devil Jul 10 #42

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219131688 Think. Again. Jul 10 #73

Doesn't have the "party" unified behind him. choie Jul 10 #101

Soooo... sheshe2 Jul 11 #116

I love this post so, so very much. edisdead Jul 11 #121

Thank you, ed. sheshe2 Jul 11 #127

Right? it's one of those Bettie Jul 11 #122

They are taking their ball and going home!!! sheshe2 Jul 11 #130

They are so used to their money insulating them Bettie Jul 11 #131

Major donors, in fact. bluescribbler Jul 10 #37

Yeap.... FarPoint Jul 10 #57

Sometimes you get a big boost in fundraising because something good happened. BlueCheeseAgain Jul 10 #7

NO. The boost after the debate was born of commitment to the candidate! nt Trueblue Texan Jul 10 #105

Maybe Joe should commit some felonies. LuvLoogie Jul 10 #8

In the next debate, he should refuse to answer the questions. kerry-is-my-prez Jul 11 #112

thank gosh for anonymous people, NBC would wither away if it had to actually name sources nt msongs Jul 10 #9

Nobody seemed to care when anonymous sources spill the beans on the Trump White House. brooklynite Jul 10 #14

We also have elite newspapers like the Times making journo 101 errors. shrike3 Jul 10 #25

Got Hillary in there. Good job. shrike3 Jul 10 #10

Why yes, yes they did. sheshe2 Jul 11 #118

When in doubt, slam Hillary. shrike3 Jul 11 #123

So...what's the solution? Blaukraut Jul 10 #13

If Biden to withdraw, the new candidate will have to collect his own funds. LisaL Jul 10 #15

Could Biden turn those funds over to the new nominee? Blaukraut Jul 10 #21

Nope. Unless its Harris, all that money goes back to the donors. shrike3 Jul 10 #26

And if they step over Biden and Kamala, they might as well give the Trump keys to the White House right now, LisaL Jul 10 #46

Yep. But the PTB know so much better than us peons. shrike3 Jul 10 #48

They will get their tax cuts if Trump is elected. LisaL Jul 10 #50

I guess the simplest answer is usually the correct one. shrike3 Jul 10 #51

False. Fiendish Thingy Jul 10 #62

Different than everything I've read, from reputable sources. It goes back to donors, who can then redonate shrike3 Jul 10 #88

Well, you made the initial assertion, so show your work Fiendish Thingy Jul 10 #89

Here ya go. NBC okay? shrike3 Jul 10 #91

From your link: Fiendish Thingy Jul 10 #92

Um -- you know a superpac is not a candidate, right? shrike3 Jul 10 #95

You claimed the Biden-Harris campaign *must* return donations to donors Fiendish Thingy Jul 10 #97

its not that you have to return the money to donors if the campaign ends... brooklynite Jul 10 #99

Okey-dokey. And here I thought you said Biden could just give the money to the next candidate. shrike3 Jul 11 #124

If he's going to continue as the nominee... brooklynite Jul 10 #17

He actually doesn't need to do anything. LisaL Jul 10 #22

Not the issue... brooklynite Jul 10 #28

Here, I will agree. shrike3 Jul 10 #30

And would it have done any good to switch out Bernie for Hillary? LeftInTX Jul 10 #66

I - again - am not saying Biden should be replaced. brooklynite Jul 10 #69

So says the "Party line" choie Jul 10 #103

What more can he do, though? Blaukraut Jul 10 #45

He has to sit down with them directly. brooklynite Jul 10 #47

Doesn't Joe have a press conference tomorrow? Just_Vote_Dem Jul 10 #49

Will it help? Yes. Will it be a BIG help? I don't know. brooklynite Jul 10 #53

Thank you n/t Just_Vote_Dem Jul 10 #54

That's a reasonable ask. n/t Blaukraut Jul 10 #56

I agree. shrike3 Jul 10 #96

Yup. sheshe2 Jul 11 #133

DO NOT NEGOTIATE WITH TERRORISTS. Nt BootinUp Jul 10 #18

Care to elaborate? brooklynite Jul 10 #20

No. BootinUp Jul 10 #23

Sounds like Carville's making progress. Good for him. (sarcasm) shrike3 Jul 10 #29

I think we all can learn from BIden taking sh* t + plowing ahead ... DoBW Jul 10 #44

Don't underestimate guys like Biden. shrike3 Jul 11 #135

jfc... donate folks. Especially if you are demanding that the critics shut up. ecstatic Jul 10 #31

Why even post this propaganda? FarPoint Jul 10 #32

Its useful to know the facts and respond accordingly... brooklynite Jul 10 #36

Exactly, thanks again n/t Just_Vote_Dem Jul 10 #39

Me too. ananda Jul 10 #58

boom there it is DoBW Jul 10 #59

Thanks for this and your other posts on the subject Just_Vote_Dem Jul 10 #34

Thanks for the reminder to kick in another 50 bucks. emulatorloo Jul 10 #38

Oh hi. phylny Jul 10 #43

Me too on both points.. PunkinPi Jul 11 #139

Umm they raised $127 Million in June with $38 million of that after the debate on the 27th krawhitham Jul 10 #60

Yes there was a spurt after the debate; it has subsequently dropped off. brooklynite Jul 10 #64

Un-named sources say that, the campaign itself says very different..... Think. Again. Jul 10 #65

Post removed Post removed Jul 10 #70

He's already collected plenty of money. LisaL Jul 10 #80

There's a similar post with a few names LeftInTX Jul 10 #76

As long as they send the money to Democrats running for Congress, it should be fine. Freethinker65 Jul 10 #79

I just came home tonight from an event filled with Dems mainer Jul 10 #81

Well, the average folks, the ones who are not politically connected that I know, aren't talking about the debate at all. shrike3 Jul 11 #136

It'll be a problem until it stops being profitable saying that there's a problem. nt Buns_of_Fire Jul 10 #82

Here's a question for you Deminpenn Jul 10 #83

My feelings exactly. LisaL Jul 10 #84

I think you meant "wouldn't" in the last sentance FHRRK Jul 10 #90

You're aware that I don't support replacing Biden, right? brooklynite Jul 10 #98

Maybe not Jersey Devil Jul 10 #102

No, but good to know. That gives you a special responsibility Deminpenn Jul 11 #119

I've shared my opinion, as well as what I think Biden needs to do... brooklynite Jul 11 #125

Good job, then Deminpenn Jul 11 #137

I just donated too LostOne4Ever Jul 10 #85

Amazing that a Rapist Felon Insurrectionist has total support from his party and followers but NoMoreRepugs Jul 10 #106

Sometimes I think we are being punished for our kerry-is-my-prez Jul 11 #114

Yeah, right gay texan Jul 11 #107

ooooh...somebody's seeing their tax breaks slip away. ret5hd Jul 11 #110

In which case, why were they finding Biden in the first place? brooklynite Jul 11 #129

Uh huh..... edisdead Jul 11 #120

Four sources close to the re-election effort?!! Horrors!!! Scrivener7 Jul 11 #126

Gotta love that this was meant to be a grim and demoralizing humble brag post BannonsLiver Jul 11 #132

This was means to be news. brooklynite Jul 11 #141

Warning! I'll be posting a summary of my large donors call today with the Biden campaign... brooklynite Jul 11 #142

WTF would you expect. Big donors are on hold until the Democrats get their act JohnSJ Jul 11 #134

I am absolutely not surprised Baggies Jul 11 #140

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