George Clooney has come forward and expressed regret over his suggestion that Kamala Harris replace Joe Biden in the 2024 US presidential election. In a recent interview on CBS' Sunday Morning, the actor and activist claimed he would write his original op-ed again if given the chance.
Clooney's initial piece, which was published in the New York Times, called for the Democrats to find a new presidential nominee. He argued that Harris, who was ultimately nominated by a virtual vote of party delegates, faced an insurmountable task in running against her own record. By not holding a primary, Clooney believed it would be impossible for Harris to distance herself from her past policies and actions.
"I think it was a mistake," Clooney said candidly about his decision. "But we are where we are." He admitted that he had hoped the Democrats would hold a new primary to battle-test their candidate and get the process started more efficiently.
Clooney's views on Biden's re-election bid have been met with criticism, particularly from Hunter Biden, who publicly denounced Clooney for speaking out against his father. In a three-hour interview, Hunter Biden called Clooney "self-serving" and questioned his motives for intervening in the Democratic primary.
Despite this backlash, Clooney has chosen not to engage further in public spats with his critics, instead opting for a conciliatory tone. His stance on Harris' nomination reflects a growing unease among some Democrats about Biden's ability to secure re-election.
The incident highlights the internal divisions within the Democratic Party and raises questions about their primary process and candidate selection criteria. With the 2024 presidential election approaching, it remains to be seen whether Clooney's comments will have a lasting impact on the party's trajectory.
Clooney's initial piece, which was published in the New York Times, called for the Democrats to find a new presidential nominee. He argued that Harris, who was ultimately nominated by a virtual vote of party delegates, faced an insurmountable task in running against her own record. By not holding a primary, Clooney believed it would be impossible for Harris to distance herself from her past policies and actions.
"I think it was a mistake," Clooney said candidly about his decision. "But we are where we are." He admitted that he had hoped the Democrats would hold a new primary to battle-test their candidate and get the process started more efficiently.
Clooney's views on Biden's re-election bid have been met with criticism, particularly from Hunter Biden, who publicly denounced Clooney for speaking out against his father. In a three-hour interview, Hunter Biden called Clooney "self-serving" and questioned his motives for intervening in the Democratic primary.
Despite this backlash, Clooney has chosen not to engage further in public spats with his critics, instead opting for a conciliatory tone. His stance on Harris' nomination reflects a growing unease among some Democrats about Biden's ability to secure re-election.
The incident highlights the internal divisions within the Democratic Party and raises questions about their primary process and candidate selection criteria. With the 2024 presidential election approaching, it remains to be seen whether Clooney's comments will have a lasting impact on the party's trajectory.
I'm not sure if George Clooney was trying to help or just stir up drama... he does have a point though about the primary process being kinda secretive 
. It'd be interesting to see how this affects the 2024 election – are voters gonna take notice of this behind-the-scenes stuff? 
On one hand, it's good that Clooney is speaking out and sparking conversation, but on the other hand, he shouldn't have suggested a replacement candidate in the first place 
. The party should focus on presenting a unified front instead of bickering internally 
. What do you guys think? Should parties prioritize unity or keep pushing for change? 
...I mean, I get what he's saying, but it feels like something out of a movie, you know? 
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. And honestly, I think Clooney was coming from a good place - he's all about making things better, even if his methods are a bit unorthodox 
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Only time will tell! 
. hunter biden is low-key right though, Clooney did sound a bit self-serving lol 
. can't believe the democrats are still stressing about this tho - shouldn't they just focus on getting the ticket together? anyhoo i'm not surprised this drama's gonna keep popping up in the lead-up to '24...
. And let's be real, if Kamala Harris was gonna win in the first place, Clooney wouldn't have to worry about his words coming back to bite him 
. This just sets up a long and messy primary season 
. Was he trying to stir up some controversy or was it just his genuine opinion? Anyway, I think it's good that he chose not to engage with Hunter Biden's backlash - can you imagine a 3-hour interview being super stressful 
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anyway, it's clear there's some internal drama brewing in the dems and i'm low-key excited to see how this all plays out