As the dust settles from Kamala Harris’ election defeat, tensions within the Democratic Party have reached a boiling point.
A blame game is intensifying, with some of Joe Biden’s closest allies laying the blame squarely at the feet of Nancy Pelosi for Harris’ loss, fueling divisions over who is truly responsible for the party’s collapse.
The Fallout Following Harris’ Concession
Joe Biden, who is 82 years old, reacted publicly to Harris’ concession speech at Howard University on Wednesday, marking a turning point in the aftermath of the election.
Behind the scenes, sources close to the president are pointing fingers, suggesting that Pelosi played a pivotal role in Biden’s decision to leave the race.
According to “Bidenworld” insiders, not only should Biden have stayed in the race, but he could have also secured vital votes from white working-class voters—many of whom Harris had alienated by leaning too far left, a trend that ultimately worked in Donald Trump’s favor.
Some are drawing comparisons between Pelosi’s influence over Biden’s decision and the pressure Biden faced from Barack Obama not to run against Hillary Clinton in 2016.
But this time, it’s not just one person under scrutiny. There’s a growing sense of betrayal within Biden’s circle, with reports revealing that Biden’s unpopularity was far more significant than his team had initially realized.
The Shifting Blame Within Democratic Circles
As the blame game intensifies, different factions within the Democratic Party have pointed to various factors contributing to Harris’ defeat.
Some critics are singling out Tim Walz for being too “folksy” and “left-wing,” while others are blaming the Kenosha riots for staining his image.
The real problem, according to many, was a failure to secure key demographics.
Many white women didn’t show up to vote, while black male voters, who had backed Biden in 2020, swung toward Trump this time.
Hispanic voters, once a reliable Democratic base, also seemed to abandon the party in droves.
Some political analysts also suggested that Biden should have ended his campaign much earlier, before his disastrous debate performance.
Had he done so, they argue, Harris could have had more time to establish herself as a stronger candidate or an open primary could have selected someone else to challenge Trump.
Biden’s Public Response to Harris’ Concession
Despite the backroom drama, Biden remained supportive of Harris in public.
On the day she delivered her emotional concession speech, Biden praised her for her integrity, courage, and historic campaign.
Although he didn’t comment much on the loss itself, he offered warm words about Harris, calling her “a tremendous partner” and reaffirming that selecting her as his running mate in 2020 was one of his best decisions.
He added, “Her story represents the best of America’s story,” and expressed confidence that Harris would continue to serve as a role model for future generations.
A Call for Unity with Trump
Meanwhile, Biden has already reached out to congratulate Trump on his victory and invited him to the White House.
This move marked a stark contrast to the personal jabs Biden had exchanged with Trump during the campaign, which included Biden’s memorable remark about wanting to “smack him in the a**.”
Even so, Biden and Trump spoke on the phone on Wednesday afternoon, emphasizing the need to work together for the country’s unity and a smooth transition of power.
Trump’s spokesperson confirmed that the president-elect accepted the invitation, setting the stage for what could be a historic meeting between the two men.
Harris’ Concession and the Future of the Party
As for Kamala Harris, her concession call, which was confirmed just before 2 p.m. ET, came after Michigan was called for Trump, securing his victory in the so-called “blue wall” states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.
The news of Harris’ defeat has been a bitter pill for Democrats to swallow, as it appears that she may have performed worse than Hillary Clinton did in 2016 and could face the worst Electoral College result for any Democrat since 1988.
As the dust settles and the Democratic Party licks its wounds, it remains to be seen how they will rebuild.
The loss of the blue wall, once considered a stronghold for Democrats, raises significant questions about the future of the party and what comes next.
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