Angry Democratic donors turn off the flow
of money
Posted By: NorthernDog, 2/24/2025 10:07:25 AM
Democrats are anxious to rebuild their party on the heels of President Trump’s victory in November. But they have a major problem as they try to refashion their brand: The money isn’t there. Democratic donors — from bundlers to small dollar donors — say they are still angry about the election results and uninspired by anything their side has put forward since then. (Snip) Much of the consternation among the donor community stems from the unprecedented 2024 election cycle, where many felt misled by the party and former President Biden’s reelection campaign. Until the Democratic debate in June, donors and
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The Democrat party is like a fully erupted volcano. There's not much left inside besides some steam and a few molten rocks.