New Book 'Fight' Exposes Democratic Party Chaos and Biden's Ouster

Democratic Party Division

• 💡 The book 'Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House' details the internal divisions within the Democrat Party.
• 📌 Democrats initially refrained from speaking out about Biden's perceived infirmity, believing he was stubborn about running again.

The Debate's Impact

• 💥 The turning point for Democrats was the debate unraveling, described as a "train wreck" on stage.
• 📱 This event led to widespread communication and panic, with Nancy Pelosi's phone blowing up and Jim Clyburn expressing distress.
• 🚨 The party experienced 24 days of chaos as internal discussions focused on the unfolding situation.

Key Figures and Decisions

• 🤝 Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama spoke multiple times, with their involvement detailed for the first time in the book.
• 💰 Donors began cutting off funding, signaling a significant shift in support.
• 🗣️ Pelosi publicly acknowledged hearing from numerous lawmakers and donors regarding the situation.

Obama's Stance on Harris

• 📉 The book reveals that Barack Obama worked against Kamala Harris in the 2024 race, not believing she could win.
• 🏛️ Obama advocated for an Open Primary and gauged lawmakers' support for such a move.
• 📞 Obama's call to Jim Clyburn, the House Democratic leader, lasted less than a minute, as Clyburn had already decided to back Harris.

Biden's Endorsement of Harris

• 🚶‍♂️ After stating he would withdraw from the election, Biden initially did not plan to endorse Harris.
• 💬 Harris directly requested his endorsement, and after consulting with aides, Biden issued a statement endorsing her minutes later.
• 🚀 This sequence of events was described as a remarkable moment in history.