Harris is in a world of hurt right now. And there may be no coming back from it.
As Kamala Harris was caught humiliating herself because of this career damaging move.
Kamala Harris Faces Backlash for Post-Election Fundraising Amid Debt Concerns
Vice President Kamala Harris has continued soliciting donations from Democratic supporters weeks after her landslide defeat in the presidential election, a move that has left some donors frustrated and critics vocal.
“With Trump nominating MAGA loyalists left and right, there is nothing more important than making sure we can fight back and hold him accountable,” read a fundraising email from Kamala HQ, obtained by the New York Post nearly three weeks after Election Day. “That’s why we need you to step up today. Yes, today.”
The email carried a sharp tone, pressing recipients to contribute to the Harris Fight Fund. “Our records show that you haven’t pitched in to support our Harris Fight Fund program yet,” it continued. “We know the election didn’t turn out as we’d hoped, but we’re not backing down.”
Despite raising a staggering $1.5 billion during her campaign, Harris reportedly ended her presidential bid with around $20 million in debt, according to insiders cited by Politico—a claim her campaign has denied. The rapid depletion of funds, coupled with continued fundraising appeals, has sparked criticism within Democratic circles.
“Getting fundraising requests after any candidate has lost, when they admit that they are still millions of dollars in debt, having blown through over a billion dollars … is especially galling,” said Democratic strategist Jon Reinish to the New York Post. “When I got yet another request form the Harris campaign for me to pony up. Quiet frankly I thought it was insulting.”
This growing discontent comes as the Democratic National Committee (DNC) prepares for a leadership transition. The new chair, who will be chosen in an election slated for February 1, is expected to inherit a party still grappling with the aftermath of Harris’ defeat.
Leading contenders for the position include Ken Martin, chair of Minnesota’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, and former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley.
James Carville, a veteran Democratic strategist, emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in reviewing Harris’ campaign spending. “Many people are asking questions, and there should probably be some kind of an audit,” Carville said to the New York Post.
He urged a thorough examination of campaign spending, suggesting it go beyond the surface-level Federal Election Commission filings. “When you have an airplane crash people don’t say, let’s look forward, not look back — no you look into what happened, was it a mechanical failure, or a weather thing or a hydraulic issue. The greatest teacher in the world is mistakes.”
The scrutiny surrounding Harris’ financial decisions has only intensified as reports of extravagant spending emerge. Among the most notable expenditures were $1 million paid to Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions, $900,000 for advertising on the Las Vegas Sphere, $500,000 to Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, and millions spent on private jets and luxury hotels.
Additionally, more than $500 million went to just four influential Democratic media consulting firms, according to records.
Harris’ fundraising emails, however, make no mention of these spending decisions or the campaign committee’s alleged financial troubles.
“People are going to want to know what vendors got what money and what did they do,” Carville stated.
He emphasized the importance of learning from mistakes to ensure future campaigns avoid similar pitfalls.
As the Democratic Party navigates its next steps, the fallout from Harris’ high-spending, short-lived campaign is likely to remain a contentious issue.
The incoming DNC chair will face the challenge of addressing these concerns while rebuilding trust and preparing the party for future battles.
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