New Book Exposes Democratic Party Turmoil During Biden’s 2024 Withdrawal

‘Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House’ reveals behind-the-scenes conflicts, donor tensions, and strategic missteps leading to Kamala Harris’s defeat in the 2024 election.

The book details Democratic leaders' early 2023 discussions about replacing Joe Biden due to concerns over his age and fitness to serve a second term.
Biden aides warned donors that his withdrawal would likely result in Kamala Harris becoming the nominee, which they believed was a strategic error.
Kamala Harris faced internal party opposition, including initial resistance from Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi, before eventually securing their endorsements.
Harris’s campaign struggled with media outreach and party divisions, including failing to secure key interviews, contributing to her loss to Donald Trump.
The book highlights the Democratic Party's internal conflicts, including donor funding cuts and contingency plans for Biden's potential incapacity, as pivotal to the 2024 election outcome.