George Clooney has expressed regret over his suggestion that Kamala Harris should replace Joe Biden in the 2024 US presidential election, stating it was a "mistake" to nominate her without a primary. The actor and activist believes she faced an impossible task in running against her own record.
Clooney's concerns were fueled by his op-ed piece published in the New York Times, which called on Democrats to find a new nominee, citing Biden's poor performance during the presidential debate with Donald Trump. Clooney argued that the party would likely lose more House seats and the Senate if they didn't replace Biden with someone who could potentially win.
However, his suggestion to replace Biden was met with criticism from Hunter Biden, Joe Biden's son, who called Clooney a "fuck" in an interview for US outlet Channel 5. Clooney seemed unfazed by the outburst, stating that he wished Harris well on her ongoing recovery and chose not to engage in a public spat.
In hindsight, Clooney believes that if the party had held a new primary, they could have battled-tested their candidate more effectively. He has no regrets about writing his op-ed piece but acknowledges that it may not have been the right approach.
Kamala Harris has since faced criticism for her failed presidential bid and Biden's decision to run for a second term. In her book 107 Days, she expressed doubts about advising Biden to drop out of the election, fearing it would be perceived as self-serving.
Despite Clooney's regret over his suggestion, he remains committed to speaking truth to power, even if it means going against popular sentiment within his own party. The incident highlights the growing divisions within the Democratic Party and the challenges they face in moving forward with their presidential nominee.
Clooney's concerns were fueled by his op-ed piece published in the New York Times, which called on Democrats to find a new nominee, citing Biden's poor performance during the presidential debate with Donald Trump. Clooney argued that the party would likely lose more House seats and the Senate if they didn't replace Biden with someone who could potentially win.
However, his suggestion to replace Biden was met with criticism from Hunter Biden, Joe Biden's son, who called Clooney a "fuck" in an interview for US outlet Channel 5. Clooney seemed unfazed by the outburst, stating that he wished Harris well on her ongoing recovery and chose not to engage in a public spat.
In hindsight, Clooney believes that if the party had held a new primary, they could have battled-tested their candidate more effectively. He has no regrets about writing his op-ed piece but acknowledges that it may not have been the right approach.
Kamala Harris has since faced criticism for her failed presidential bid and Biden's decision to run for a second term. In her book 107 Days, she expressed doubts about advising Biden to drop out of the election, fearing it would be perceived as self-serving.
Despite Clooney's regret over his suggestion, he remains committed to speaking truth to power, even if it means going against popular sentiment within his own party. The incident highlights the growing divisions within the Democratic Party and the challenges they face in moving forward with their presidential nominee.
! George Clooney thinks he can just come out of nowhere and suggest Kamala Harris be Biden's replacement? like what's next? me suggesting I run for President 
. But for real tho, it's all good, Clooney sticks to his guns & says he wishes Harris well - that's cool, no need to throw shade 
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. I guess that just goes to show you can't please everyone, especially when it comes to politics 
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. Maybe next time they should just stick with Biden & hope for the best 
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. I mean, Clooney's got one hand, saying Kamala Harris would be a great choice for the presidency 
, but then he's gotta drop that bombshell about her not having a primary, which basically puts her at a disadvantage against the incumbent 
. And then there's Hunter Biden throwing shade, which is just a whole other can of worms 
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. I mean, isn't it time for Democrats to take responsibility for their own internal politics and stop playing the blame game? It's like they're so caught up in bickering with each other, they forget about the real issues at hand 
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. I'm just hoping that in the end, they can put their differences aside and come together for the good of the country 
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i'm like totally surprised by this whole thing ... george clooney saying he regrets suggesting kamala harris over joe biden, but honestly it's kinda hard to see both sides ... on one hand, clooney's right that kamala faced an impossible task running against her own record and whatnot. but at the same time, you gotta wonder why she didn't just drop out of the race altogether if she was so unsure about taking on joe again 
some people just need to calm down and not be so salty over things they don't understand 
... gotta say, that's quite a statement from him, like, he's got some high expectations for Kamala Harris 
. And honestly, Hunter Biden's outburst was pretty surprising 
she was already dealing with so much after her failed run. I'm not sure if it's fair to say Clooney's suggestion was a mistake, though - he did highlight some legit concerns about Biden's campaign 
Still, I love that Clooney is willing to speak up even if it means ruffling some feathers - he's all about speaking truth, no matter how hard it gets 
. Maybe this whole thing will make the party rethink their strategy and come out stronger in the end 
. I think what really stuck out to me was the whole thing about Kamala facing an "impossible task" in running against her own record 
she's been through so much already and then people gotta go after her like that 
? like, I get it, he was just trying to help, but his words kinda backfired 
. I mean, can't we all just chill for once? 
. still, kudos to him for speaking truth to power, even if it meant going against the grain 
. It's not about being self-serving or not, it's just politics, you know? 
The thing is, we need people willing to have those hard conversations and challenge each other 
. Even if Clooney's approach wasn't perfect, I think his intention was good 
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... but this op-ed piece of his has got me thinking - shouldn't they have just stuck with Biden? I mean, he's been doing a decent job so far, even if it's not perfect. And Kamala Harris, while talented, was already facing so much scrutiny and pressure - a primary would've put her through a lot more grilling 
. It's all just so... complicated 
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... But seriously, can we talk about how messed up it was for him to even suggest replacing Joe Biden in the first place?! It's not like Kamala Harris wasn't qualified or anything... and now she's facing all these criticisms because of her own failed bid 
... But honestly, who is Clooney to decide that Kamala Harris wasn't ready for the presidency in the first place? Like, he's just some guy who writes op-eds and expects everyone else to listen 
. And yeah, poor guy got roasted by Hunter Biden 
. Guess Clooney's just saying what everyone's thinking now