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9. Threatening to suppress funds to Democrats unless President Biden steps aside, seems pretty close to a

Thu Jul 18, 2024, 03:26 PM

Jul 2024

hostage situation.

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Is the Democratic Party being held hostage by big money donors? [View all] JohnSJ Jul 2024 OP

My guess is that it's internal polling. Kaleva Jul 2024 #1

Why is internal polling different than other polls? JohnSJ Jul 2024 #2

Thanks JohnSJ Jul 2024 #7

I believe they are considered to be more accurate. Kaleva Jul 2024 #5

Ok JohnSJ Jul 2024 #6

That would depend on if we control Congress Kaleva Jul 2024 #15

Big money donors who have decided that fascism would be profitable. polichick Jul 2024 #3

Not held hostage Faux pas Jul 2024 #8

If they hadn't depended Faux pas Jul 2024 #12

I think the base believes President Biden should stay JohnSJ Jul 2024 #13

Me too Faux pas Jul 2024 #16

It's a bunch of rich guys Bettie Jul 2024 #10

Yes Baggies Jul 2024 #11

Yes. These donors aren't even trying to hide it. LisaL Jul 2024 #17