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John Morgan, a major Democratic donor who previously contributed $1 million to Joe Biden’s now-defunct presidential campaign, has announced his decision to withdraw his support following the party’s shift to endorse Kamala Harris ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
Morgan, a prominent Florida personal injury lawyer known for his substantial contributions to Democratic causes, discussed his change of heart during an appearance on Fox News with host Laura Ingraham. On the show, he expressed his discontent with the current party leadership’s approach. “What’s next for me is, I’m out,” Morgan declared. “What I didn’t like was a coronation instead of a convention.”
Harris’s campaign raised an impressive $81 million in less than 24 hours after Joe Biden exited the presidential race, positioning her as a strong contender. However, Morgan feels alienated from the process. “I believe a convention would have provided a stronger candidate or it would have made her stronger. That didn’t happen,” he said. “I’m just going to take my money and go home.”
Morgan elaborated on his frustration, suggesting that the party missed an opportunity to evaluate other potential candidates who could have been a better fit for the general election. He mentioned West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear as examples of candidates who might have been worth considering as running mates for Harris.
“I don’t think she can win,” Morgan commented, adding that he has “a thousand different scenarios that I think make more sense to win.” His remarks indicate a deep dissatisfaction with the current Democratic strategy and leadership.
Ingraham agreed with Morgan’s sentiments, suggesting that the Democratic Party’s current trajectory could be detrimental to future political ambitions. “That Democrat party has sailed,” she said. Ingraham advised potential candidates considering a future run to “run from the invitation to be on Kamala’s ticket,” further asserting that failure to defeat Trump despite substantial efforts could result in significant political fallout.
“I would run as fast as they could,” Ingraham continued. “If you can’t beat Trump with everything they’ve thrown at Trump and you go down in flames against Trump, you’re going to be the next roadkill for the Democratic party.”
Morgan’s decision to retract his support underscores a growing discontent among some Democratic donors and insiders regarding the party’s leadership and strategy moving forward.
