[1]Vice President Kamala Harris‘s campaign is struggling to meet its
financial promises to personnel amid continued hardships following the
[2]presidential election, according to reports.
The granular details of the Harris campaign’s current finances are not
known, but a steady stream of leaks by disgruntled insiders close to
the organization paint the picture of a tense cash crunch that’s left a
bad taste in the mouth of many employees.
The campaign made the decision to freeze payments to its senior
staffers this week — despite previous promises to keep those employed
on the pay rolls through December, [3]according to a report from the
Associated Press.
Supporters cheer as Democratic presidential nominee Vice President
Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign event at Talking Stick Resort
Amphitheatre, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D.
Franklin)
Those staffers informed of the payment cuts were told that their health
insurance will continue through the end of the year, according to
sources close to the campaign.
Harris-Walz fundraising efforts pulled in a historic $1 billion haul
over the course of just three months ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5.
Somehow, this war chest didn’t cover the expenses accumulated through
payments for [4]celebrity appearances, high-profile events, and a
massive network of voter mobilization teams across the country.
There have been conflicting reports on just where the Harris campaign
finances stand, but whether or not it managed to avoid falling into
significant debt, the appeals for more contributions from supporters
have not stopped.
Individuals on the Harris campaign’s contact lists are still being
bombarded with daily appeals for donations through email and text
messages.
The appeals are often framed in a vague manner and mention
[5]President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominations and transition
announcements — urging Democratic voters to help the party stand up to
the incoming White House.
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Staffers were instructed in a post-election conference call not to talk
to the media about internal affairs as operations wind down.
The instructions have not been well-heeded, as complaints to media
outlets from personnel continue to leak about the messy process of
wrapping up the campaign.
References
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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/kamala-harris/
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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/2024-elections/
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https://apnews.com/article/harris-postelection-fundraising-dnc-gaetz-trump-donors-806eeb3b92eced3242aeb29a964ca259
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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/presidential/3204578/kamala-harris-harnesses-beyonce-star-power-in-texas/
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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/donald-trump/
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http://washingtonexaminer.com/