The Democratic Party is in disarray, and Kamala Harris’s recent defeat by Donald Trump has thrown the Left into a frantic scramble for answers. Now, in true political fashion, they’re pointing fingers in every direction, hoping to land the blame on someone, anyone. And in the latest twist, some insiders are even suggesting that this loss wouldn’t have happened if President Joe Biden had stayed in the race. It’s ironic—just a few months ago, these same Democrats were shouting the loudest for Biden to step aside. Now they’re saying he was their only chance at victory.
And if that wasn’t enough, here’s where things get even wilder: somehow, Hollywood’s George Clooney has been dragged into this mess. Yes, you read that right—George Clooney. The very same Clooney who, just last spring, penned a public plea for “new leadership” in an op-ed, a move that some say added pressure on Biden to bow out, effectively opening the door for Kamala to take the lead. Now, Clooney’s facing backlash from his own side as Democrats try to shift the blame for Harris’s defeat onto his shoulders.
According to The Post Millennial, Clooney, who’s long been a vocal and generous supporter of Democratic causes, is reportedly disheartened by the backlash. Clooney feels the criticism is wildly unfair, and he’s refusing to play the part of scapegoat. A source close to him put it bluntly: “George did not say, ‘Biden is unfit; choose Kamala.’” Clooney’s intent was to push for fresh ideas, not to rubber-stamp a single candidate without considering all options.
To understand just how invested Clooney was, consider this: he helped raise a jaw-dropping $30 million for Biden’s re-election efforts at a high-profile Hollywood fundraiser just last year. Clooney has poured time, energy, and money into the Democratic Party, backing their policies and doing his part to energize their base. But with the way things are unfolding now, he’s stepping back from the fray, feeling betrayed and disillusioned by the very party he supported so ardently.
In the aftermath of Harris’s failed campaign, some Democratic strategists are revisiting Clooney’s New York Times op-ed with a new lens, casting it as a contributing factor to the party’s loss rather than the wake-up call he intended it to be. Clooney’s message was straightforward: the Democrats needed a strong, competitive edge. But after Kamala’s campaign struggled to gain traction and ultimately fell flat against Trump, his words have been distorted, painting him as part of the problem instead of someone urging the party to think ahead.
So, could Biden’s presence on the ticket have changed the outcome? Maybe, maybe not. That’s the million-dollar question gnawing at Democrats right now. With Trump back in the Oval Office, many on the Left are wringing their hands, questioning whether they gambled too hard on “new blood” and lost it all. After all, if Biden was really their best shot, it’s a costly oversight that they’re going to have to come to terms with.
As for Clooney, he’s not wavering. He stands by his call for a thoughtful reevaluation of Democratic strategy. His intent wasn’t to pick favorites but to spark an honest conversation about the future. It’s a future that’s looking less certain for a party now wrestling with its own identity crisis.
It’s a lesson the Left can’t ignore: trying to scapegoat their biggest donors and influencers may feel good in the short term, but it’s a strategy that will cost them dearly in the long run. If the Democratic Party wants to move forward, they’re going to have to stop the blame game and start facing some hard truths. Until then, figures like Clooney might be wise to do exactly what he’s planning—take a step back and let the party clean up its own mess.