Staff Reports
Anita Dunn, one of President Joe Biden’s most trusted advisors, has decided to make her exit from the White House. This may not be as dramatic as the ending of a blockbuster film, but it certainly carries some interesting implications for an administration that seems to be more about reshuffling its deck chairs than actually steering the ship.
Dunn’s career path has been a peculiar one. She’s moved back and forth between her role in the White House, her consulting firm SKDK, and various campaign efforts ever since Biden took office. Oddly enough, it appears she was not just playing musical chairs; instead, she found herself on the outs with the Biden family after playing a key role in preparing him for a debate against former President Donald Trump. Talk about a thankless job! It would seem that even within the Democratic establishment, not even the closest allies are immune to the stakes of political theater.
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In a rather syrupy farewell, Biden waxed poetic about Dunn’s service, mentioning her contributions to “winning a historic election.” Of course, this “historic” win came with historic questions about voter integrity and mail-in ballots that raised eyebrows across the political spectrum. Nevertheless, Biden expressed gratitude for her support throughout his career as if having a loyal staff member was the same as actually getting results for the American people—spoiler alert: it isn’t.
Dunn isn’t entirely disappearing into the ether, however. She’s moving on to run a super PAC for Vice President Kamala Harris, dubbed “Future Forward.” Talk about an astute career move! While her departure might be perceived by some as a sign of a fractured team, it’s more likely to be a clever rebranding opportunity. After all, if there’s anyone who could use a boost, it’s the Vice President whose popularity has been about as stable as a weather vane in a hurricane.
With Dunn leaving, Biden appears to be tightening his inner circle as he faces mounting pressure regarding his viability as the 2024 Democratic nominee. Reports suggest that he’s confining his advice to just a select few trusted minds—because nothing says confidence like not listening to a wider range of perspectives when considering a reelection bid. His inner circle might truly illustrate the risks of becoming an echo chamber. The election clock is ticking down, and while Dunn plays the role of the political chess piece now heading to the Harris campaign, the larger question remains: how will the Biden administration deal with the turbulence of 2024?
