USA (Washington Insider Magazine) -A Democratic delegate from California has raised concerns about a recent interaction with the Biden re-election campaign, which he interpreted as an attempt to stifle internal discussion among party delegates regarding President Joe Biden’s candidacy. The delegate, who requested anonymity to speak freely, told CNN on Wednesday that he received a call from a member of the “Biden-Harris delegate operations” team that left him feeling uneasy.
The delegate recounted that the campaign official’s first question was whether he understood his obligations as a “Biden-Harris pledged delegate.” The delegate, who has participated in previous Democratic conventions, confirmed that he was aware of his responsibilities. However, the follow-up questions—asking if he had any other inquiries and confirming his phone number—struck him as odd.
According to the California delegate, another colleague from the state had a similar experience with the same campaign staffer. Both found the outreach unsettling, especially since they had expressed concerns about Biden’s viability as the party’s 2024 candidate in conversations with fellow delegates.
When CNN reached out to the Biden campaign for comment, a spokesperson from the Democratic National Convention redirected inquiries, explaining that the campaign had been regularly engaging with state parties and delegations since 2023, but did not address the specifics of the calls.
This incident has added to the ongoing debate within the Democratic Party over Biden’s candidacy and how the campaign manages internal party dynamics.
