“The View” co-host Joy Behar explained to Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday why so many prominent Democrats are unhappy with President Joe Biden's reelection campaign.
Democratic Party officials, including former President Barack Obamacriticized the Biden campaign for its approach to a potential rematch with President Donald Trump and expressed concern about Biden's ability to win.
Behar did not hesitate to share these concerns with Harris during her appearance on the show.
“Let's talk a little bit about how to corner the other side, because some of the hard-hitting Democrats are sounding the alarm behind closed doors,” Behar told Harris. “President Obama reportedly said the Biden campaign was too complacent when it came to Trump. Congressman Jim Clyburn said the campaign had failed to break through the MAGA barrier. Michelle Obama said he was just as scared as we were about the likely outcome of the election.
“Now, are you scared? … What will happen if Trump becomes president again — which is unlikely — and what will he do to stop the madness?” she asked the vice president.
Harris responded that she was “very scared” of Trump being re-elected and said everyone should feel the same way.
“I'm traveling through our country because I'm really scared,” the vice president responded. “You know, there's an old saying that says there are only two ways to run for office: you have no opposition or you're scared. So on all of these counts, yes, we should all be scared. .”
“But as we know, and certainly, this is a very powerful table of women, we don't run away from something even if we feel fear. We fight back against it. Do you? When most of us are worried about our children's future, do we just stay in bed with the duvet over our heads?'' she continued. “No, you can't. You can't. And this is where this election rightfully has to win re-election for President Biden and me and all of us who are part of this administration.”
Democrats have grown concerned in recent months as Mr. Trump has risen in polls in key battleground states. Opinion polls show Trump leading Biden in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, where Biden's support has plummeted. (Related article: “Don't Give Me That!”: Chris Christie responds to criticism from “The View” co-hosts)
“I'm concerned,” Democratic Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal told The Washington Post in November. “I was worried before these numbers. I was worried that despite all the indictments, lies, and incredible misdeeds, Donald Trump seems to have an inexplicable credibility.” I am concerned about that.”
A growing number of Democrats are calling on Biden not to run for re-election, given his age and negative polling. CNN's David Axelrod suggested it might not be “wise” for Biden to remain in the race, and Democratic Washington state Rep. Pramila Jayapal said Biden's 2024 campaign is “unwise.” We are in a very difficult situation.”
