Attorney John Morgan, a significant financial backer of the Democratic Party, is pulling his support ahead of the presidential election, citing a lack of confidence in Kamala Harris' ability to defeat Donald Trump.

Morgan, who contributed $1 million to the Biden campaign, believes Harris' nomination was a coronation influenced by Nancy Pelosi rather than a decision made through a convention, and that is something he will not support with his dollars, as Fox News reports.

Democratic Megadonor Voices Concerns Over Harris's Nomination

Morgan, a prominent attorney based in Orlando, has been a substantial donor to the Democratic Party. Despite previously supporting President Biden, Morgan has openly retracted his backing for Vice President Kamala Harris. Morgan discussed his decision on Monday during an appearance on The Ingraham Angle.

Morgan's dissatisfaction arises from what he believes was a flawed nomination process.

He criticized the manner in which Harris is expected to become the Democratic nominee, suggesting it more closely resembled a "coronation" than a traditional convention. According to Morgan, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi played a crucial role in shaping this outcome.

Pelosi called for a mini convention, but her eventual endorsement of Harris cemented her as the presumptive nominee. This endorsement, in Morgan's view, effectively ended any chance of a conventional selection process.

Morgan: Convention Needed for Stronger Candidate

Morgan expressed his concerns about the process, stating, "What I didn't like was a coronation instead of a convention. I didn't like the idea of two or three people picking the nominee, because I believe a convention would have provided perhaps a stronger candidate."

His skepticism is not just procedural; Morgan doubts Harris's viability as a candidate against Trump. He firmly stated, "I don't believe she can win."

Furthermore, Morgan suggested that the Democratic Party did not pick the strongest candidate available. "My thought was, if you could pick anybody, don't you go and pick the two strongest people to win? I don't think they did," he remarked.

Alternative Candidates Suggested by Morgan

In his critique, Morgan proposed alternative candidates he believes would be more competitive in the general election. He mentioned political figures such as Joe Manchin, Andy Beshear, Josh Shapiro, and Mark Kelly.

Highlighting his rationale, Morgan explained, "I think a combination of Joe Manchin, Andy Beshear, Josh Shapiro, Mark Kelly -- I got a thousand different scenarios that I think make more sense to win."

Morgan's belief that the Trump campaign would prefer to face Harris is also notable. He suggested that by nominating Harris, the Democrats might unintentionally be giving Trump an advantage.

Polling Data and Public Perception

Despite the controversy surrounding her nomination, polling data offers a mixed view of Harris's competitiveness. According to a report from the New York Times, Harris trails Trump by two percentage points on the national level -- 46% to 48%. In comparison, Biden falls three percentage points behind Trump (47% to 44%).

In individual states, Harris's performance varies. A New York Times/Siena College poll conducted in Pennsylvania between July 9-11 showed her trailing Trump by one percentage point.

This polling data was collected before Biden announced his exit and before an assassination attempt targeted Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

However, in Virginia, Harris holds a more favorable position, leading Trump by five percentage points. She also outperforms Biden among specific voter demographics, including Black voters, younger voters, and women in both Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Conclusion

John Morgan's withdrawal of support for Vice President Kamala Harris signals a significant party donor's lack of confidence in her ability to secure a victory over former President Trump.

Morgan’s critique focuses on the perceived undemocratic nomination process, his doubts about Harris's electoral strength, and his suggestion of alternative candidates.

With mixed polling results, Harris's nomination continues to be a topic of considerable debate within the Democratic Party.