In the wake of Super Tuesday and ahead of the November rematch against former President Trump, Democratic donors are sounding the alarm on President Biden's recent primary results and expressing concerns about his age. With more than 100,000 voters in Michigan marking "uncommitted" on their ballots, these donors see it as a "warning sign" and a "wake-up call" for the Biden campaign.

Way to Win, a national hub of progressive donors, sent a memo to its members and supporters, emphasizing the significance of the 100,000 uncommitted Democratic voters in Michigan. They believe that the energy behind the "uncommitted" vote should not be overlooked or dismissed lightly. The memo went on to state that the situation in Michigan should be considered a major warning signal, requiring a change in strategy.

The Arab American population in Michigan played a role in this protest vote, urging voters to "Abandon Biden" on their primary ballots due to his support of Israel's war in Gaza. In the end, Biden won 81% of the state, but lost approximately 101,000 votes to the protest.

Way to Win further warned that the 2024 election could mirror the 2016 primary when Hillary Clinton lost to Bernie Sanders, but the state still voted for Trump in the general election. They stressed that Michigan in 2024 should not be seen as an anomaly, just as Michigan in 2016 was not.

Despite Biden's strong performance on Super Tuesday, a significant number of Democratic voters snubbed him in states like Alabama, Colorado, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Tennessee. In North Carolina, a staggering 88,000 voters, equivalent to nearly 13% of the total, chose "No Preference." Similarly, in Massachusetts, over 54,000 voters, or just under 10%, marked "No Preference." In Colorado, around 43,000 voters, or roughly 8%, selected "Noncommitted Delegate" instead of Biden.

The memo highlighted that the non-committed option was often the second-most chosen one in these states. It also pointed out that many potential voters are feeling disenchanted and demobilized, which raises concerns about their willingness to support Biden.

Way to Win urged Biden to address the concerns of the protesters and suggested that he change course on Gaza. They also recommended elevating Vice President Harris on the campaign trail and emphasizing the importance of Democrats going out to vote.

The memo concluded by underlining the potential danger of disenchanted voters in swing states either abstaining from voting altogether, skipping the presidential ballot, or voting for third-party candidates. These trends are evident in the data and need to be addressed promptly.

As Biden prepares for the upcoming general election, these warnings from Democratic donors highlight the need for him to address concerns about his support base and take steps to engage disenchanted voters. The primaries have served as a wakeup call, and it remains to be seen how the Biden campaign will address these growing concerns in the months leading up to November.