Fox News host Jesse Watters claims that the Democratic Party is run by money, not people, citing Kamala Harris's lack of popular support as evidence.
Fox News host Jesse Watters has argued that the Democratic Party is "powered by money, not people," pointing to the lack of popular support for Vice President Kamala Harris as evidence.
On Tuesday's episode of "Jesse Watters Primetime," Watters highlighted the fact that not a single American voted for Harris to be the 2024 Democratic nominee for president.
The Democratic Party: Powered by Money, Not People
"They're forcing Biden back to the White House so he can still pretend he's president," Watters said. "He probably could have given a farewell address years ago because he was barely in charge, more of a ceremonial office holder."
He went on to criticize Harris's record as vice president, accusing her of bailing out BLM rioters and supporting defunding the police.
The Democratic Party: Powered by Money, Not People
"But now she's a crime fighter," Watters said sarcastically. "Who is Kamala Harris?"
Watters's claims echo a long-standing narrative among conservative commentators that the Democratic Party is controlled by special interests and wealthy donors. This narrative has been fueled by the party's reliance on corporate donations and its support for policies that benefit the wealthy.
However, it is important to note that the Democratic Party is a large and diverse coalition that includes a wide range of views. While some Democrats may support policies that benefit the wealthy, many others are committed to fighting for the interests of working-class Americans.
It is also worth noting that Harris did receive the support of a majority of Democratic voters in the 2020 presidential primary. While she may not have been the most popular candidate, she did have a strong base of support within the party.
Ultimately, the question of whether or not the Democratic Party is powered by money or people is a complex one. There is no easy answer, and it is likely that both money and people play a role in the party's success.
