The Gist The Loyalty Trap: Inside the 2024 Biden-Harris Collapse
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Jul 9, 2025 Josh Dawsey, co-author of "2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America," shares insights on the upcoming election. He highlights Kamala Harris's struggles to break free from Biden's unpopularity and discusses how Hunter Biden's personal challenges affect Joe's political decisions. The conversation reveals the tension between loyalty and political strategy, questioning the effectiveness of democratic messaging. Dawsey's analysis provides a fascinating glimpse into a potentially tumultuous electoral landscape.
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Harris's Loyalty Hindered Campaign
- Kamala Harris refused to break publicly with Joe Biden despite internal advice to moderate messages.
- Loyalty to Biden limited her campaign's ability to differentiate and appeal to moderate voters.
Biden's Campaign Loyalty Culture
- Biden's campaign was marked by a culture of personal loyalty and grievance collection.
- Many Democrats privately doubted Biden's viability but avoided challenging him publicly.
Hunter Biden's Campaign Impact
- Hunter Biden's legal and personal troubles heavily distracted Joe Biden during crucial campaign moments.
- Hunter's influence extended into advising the president on political matters, often to the campaign's detriment.
