Harris Wins Soros Backing While Other Billionaire Donors Want an Open Contest
- Wealthy backers seek competition for new Democratic ticket
- Democrats set to solidify ticket at August convention
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Within hours of Joe Biden’s decision to bow out of the presidential race, many of the biggest names in Democratic politics — from Hillary Clinton to Gavin Newsom to megadonor George Soros — rushed to join him in backing Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket.
Some prominent Democratic donors are questioning the hurry.