Barack Obama Allegedly Tried to Prevent Kamala Harris's Nomination, Book Claims

Obama's Alleged Opposition to Harris's Nomination

• 📚 A new book, "Fight Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House," claims that former President Barack Obama actively tried to prevent Kamala Harris from becoming the Democratic nominee after Joe Biden dropped out.
• 🎯 Obama reportedly believed Harris was not the strongest candidate to win the general election and advocated for an open primary instead.
• 🗣️ This sentiment was allegedly shared by some donors and Nancy Pelosi, who also expressed concerns about Harris's electability.

Concerns About Harris's Candidacy

• 📉 The primary concern cited was that Harris would be unable to win against Trump, with many viewing her as a weaker vice president.
• ⚠️ It was felt that Joe Biden had not sufficiently championed her, leaving her ill-prepared for a presidential run.
• 📈 Her previous campaign performance and consistently trailing polls against Donald Trump were also cited as reasons for concern.

The Role of Influencers and Media

• 💰 An investigative report by Lee Fang for Real Clear Investigations suggests that the hype around Harris was manufactured and paid for by Democratic billionaires and influencers.
• 🎭 These paid figures were allegedly instructed to promote Harris regardless of their personal support, creating a false sense of enthusiasm.
• 📺 Media outlets like MSNBC and certain online influencers are criticized for promoting a narrative that Harris was a strong candidate, even when polls indicated otherwise, and for attacking critics of Harris as helping Trump.

Establishment Endorsements and Strategy

• 📌 In contrast to the 2020 primary where Obama orchestrated support for Biden, there was a lack of immediate endorsement for Harris from the Democratic establishment (Obama, Pelosi, Schumer) after Biden dropped out.
• ⏳ This hesitation lasted for several days, suggesting a coordinated effort to push for an open convention.
• ⚡ Biden's subsequent endorsement of Harris, seen by some as a move to spite Obama and Pelosi, complicated the situation and led to a rapid consolidation of delegates.

Lack of Courage and Public Stance

• 🎭 Critics argue that leaders like Obama and Pelosi lacked the courage to publicly state their concerns about Harris, opting instead for behind-the-scenes lobbying.
• 💡 A real leader, it is suggested, would have made their issues with Biden public much earlier or immediately called for an open convention after Biden dropped out.
• 🤝 The authors of the book claim Obama only backed Harris when he felt his own standing among Democratic elites was threatened, rather than out of genuine belief in her candidacy.

Race Dynamics and Voter Concerns

• ⚖️ There were underlying concerns about race dynamics, specifically that black women might not vote for the Democratic nominee if Harris was not the automatic replacement.
• 📢 It is suggested that if Obama and Pelosi had publicly called for an open convention, emphasizing the need to pick the best candidate, the Democratic base would have followed their lead.
• 🗣️ This approach, while potentially changing the nomination race, would have been a more courageous public stance than the alleged quiet lobbying efforts.