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One massive money problem Democrats could have if they replaced Biden
Washington Examiner ^ | June 28, 2024 3:22 pm | Annabella Rosciglione

Posted on 06/28/2024 2:25:01 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

As Democrats grapple with President Joe Biden’s poor performance on the debate stage Thursday night, some are wondering if and how he could be replaced, but campaign finance laws might stand in the way of that.

The campaign to reelect Biden has fundraised no small amount of money — it has $195 million on hand as of the last time campaign funds were reported. Despite the poor performance, Biden’s campaign is reporting it raised $14 million through online fundraising the night of the debate and the following morning.

Still, if Biden does in fact drop out of the race, the money can only be transferred to one woman: Vice President Kamala Harris. Campaign finance laws do not allow for just anyone nominated by a party to receive funds that were not directly donated to them.

Because Harris is on the ticket, however, she would be the only one who could replace Biden while keeping the pot of cash. This is because the funds were already at Harris’s disposal as she is currently on the ticket. 

“She would maintain access to all the funds in the committee and could use them to advance her presidential candidacy,” Shanna Ports, senior legal counsel at the Campaign Legal Center, told the Wall Street Journal.

Pro-Biden super PACs could keep their money, but campaign finance law prohibits those PACs from directly coordinating with campaigns.

Harris doesn’t immediately receive the nomination just because she is vice president and there is a list of people Democrats are eyeing for a 2028 run who could replace Biden.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...


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1 posted on 06/28/2024 2:25:01 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Kamala did not commit Arkancide.


2 posted on 06/28/2024 2:28:30 PM PDT by packagingguy
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3 posted on 06/28/2024 2:30:56 PM PDT by Who is John Galt? ("...mit Pulver und Blei, Die Gedanken sind frei!")
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Harris would lose by a far greater margin than Biden, with or without the Biden campaign money

the D’s need to find someone else, somebody who is salable (and eligible) to “front” for them

perhaps a sports star without an embarrassing political record, one that would still take orders like Biden has?

or?


4 posted on 06/28/2024 2:32:24 PM PDT by faithhopecharity (“Politicians are not born. They're excreted.” Marcus Tillius Cicero (106 to 43 BCE))
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To: faithhopecharity

Newsom can win.


5 posted on 06/28/2024 2:34:45 PM PDT by nwrep
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Have seen reports that several swing states have already passed the deadline to register new candidates, with more states’ deadlines approaching fast.


6 posted on 06/28/2024 2:39:58 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: nwrep

I worried about an assassination attempt on Trump now I need to worry about an assassination of Biden and Harris. FBI did in another sitting president JFK so why not a reluctant to leave Biden or a fool Harris? Don’t count out Hillary or Warren. If they saay they will drop out over my dead body—some democrats might say that could be arranged! I hope I am wrong—I want no harm to come to that poor elderly statesman who deserves a rest.


7 posted on 06/28/2024 2:46:54 PM PDT by Forward the Light Brigade (. War is Hell)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

. . . with whom ?


8 posted on 06/28/2024 2:47:08 PM PDT by knarf (BEC)
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To: knarf

My friends. You are having too much fun lately. There outta be a law against it.


9 posted on 06/28/2024 2:51:50 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: nwrep

Respectfully, I do not believe Newsom could win the election for dog catcher in Peoria

all the GOP would have to do is broadcast videos of California’s disasterous meltdown


10 posted on 06/28/2024 2:54:54 PM PDT by faithhopecharity (“Politicians are not born. They're excreted.” Marcus Tillius Cicero (106 to 43 BCE))
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

When do laws apply to democrats?


11 posted on 06/28/2024 2:59:33 PM PDT by ConservaTexan (February 6, 1911/June 14, 1944)
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To: Who is John Galt?

LOL!


12 posted on 06/28/2024 3:01:37 PM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: nwrep

No he can’t.


13 posted on 06/28/2024 3:06:57 PM PDT by norcal joe
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To: nwrep
Newsom can win.

Yes. But maybe 50% chance of winning in November. Or wait until 2028 with 90% chance of winning?

Better odds for Newsom to wait.

14 posted on 06/28/2024 3:11:29 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

I anticipate a “medical event” or 27th amendment ploy that will have Biden out of the way and Kamala next in line.


15 posted on 06/28/2024 3:12:41 PM PDT by taxcontrol (The choice is clear - either live as a slave on your knees or die as a free citizen on your feet.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
It's Biden money...

Just write "Loan repayment" in the memo field on the check to the new candidate, and all is good.

-PJ

16 posted on 06/28/2024 3:13:17 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too ( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
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Newsom can win.

I can just see you typing this garbage.


17 posted on 06/28/2024 3:13:42 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Does this mean no more “10% for the Big Guy?”


18 posted on 06/28/2024 3:14:33 PM PDT by Cold_Red_Steel
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To: dragnet2

Newsom can win. But Newsom won’t win. $50 billion deficit here in CA. Crime, homelessness, population outflow. Not a warm person or even a pleasant speaking voice


19 posted on 06/28/2024 3:23:26 PM PDT by j.havenfarm (23 years on Free Republic, 12/10/23! More than 8,000 replies and still not shutting up!)
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To: nwrep

HE IS A GASBAG & CANNOT KEEP IT IN HIS PANTS.


20 posted on 06/28/2024 3:37:42 PM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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