Long-shot Democratic presidential candidate and self-help author Marianne Williamson has lost another campaign leader and has been stepping out of politics, Politico reported Tuesday.
Rosa Calderón, who was originally hired in April as Williamson’s fundraiser, has resigned from her post as campaign manager, according to two sources who asked to remain anonymous to speak openly about the inside story. Said Politico.Caldron’s resignation will replace former campaign manager Peter Daou left Deputy manager Jason Cole followed a few days later in late May.
“She tried to rectify the situation and lead this campaign. Marianne knocked her down at every opportunity,” a person familiar with the matter told Politico. (Related article: ‘Bubbling, spitting, uncontrollable anger’: Biden candidate Marianne Williamson reportedly traumatized staff)
News of Calderon’s resignation first broke through podcast episode It was posted to Vanguard on Monday evening and was independently confirmed by Politico on Tuesday.
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Politico said the campaign failed to raise $1 million in funding in the first quarter of 2023, and Williamson has not run any TV ads. Mr. Williamson ran for the 2020 Democratic primary, but withdrew in January after failing to gain support, then endorsed independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont for president.
Former staff members of Williamson’s 2020 presidential campaign previously told Politico about their “traumatic” experiences working for the author of a self-help book. Campaign officials said Mr Williamson was cruel and unpredictable, with some recalling the candidate throwing cell phones, punching car doors and repeatedly criticizing staff for being overweight. there is
“It would be bubbling, spitting and uncontrollable anger,” said the former employee. “It was traumatic. And the experience was ultimately terrifying.”
Real Clear Politics (RCP) average In the 2024 National Democratic Primary, based on polls conducted between May 17 and June 15, President Joe Biden and President Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have 62% and 15.6% approval ratings, respectively. By contrast, Mr. Williamson’s approval rating was shown to be only 6.1%.
Williamson’s campaign did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
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