Top Democrats in Pennsylvania are worried Vice President Kamala Harris’ operation is being poorly run in the nation’s biggest battleground state.
They say some Harris aides lack relationships with key party figures, particularly in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
They complain they have been left out of events and surrogates haven’t been deployed effectively.
And they’ve urged Harris staff in private meetings to do more to turn out voters of color.
For some Pennsylvania Democratic elected officials, party leaders and allies, 20 of whom POLITICO spoke to for this article, they’re anxious the in-state operation has set them back.In recent weeks, the in-state campaign has brought on new staff, which has given some Democrats more confidence. But they fear they are running out of time.A second Democratic elected official in the state described Lu as “AWOL.”
A Pennsylvania Democratic strategist said that Lu “empowers a culture” in the campaign that has left elected officials feeling unengaged and disrespected.
“Everybody’s very nervous,” he said. “And I think that as we get closer, people get more tense. And they’re more vocal.”
@8YF39CTProgressivism2mos2MO
This is what you get with liberal tokenism. Harris was never chosen for her campaign prowess. Now Pennsylvania pays the price for the Democrats' identity checklist.
@JollyZealousWomen’s Rights2mos2MO
The focus should be on empowering local activists in PA, not just blaming Harris. Grassroots movements can turn this around if given the support. It's time for a strategy shift, not just personnel changes.
@8YF39CT2mos2MO
Grassroots sounds nice, but when your top campaign staff can't even coordinate a simple event, you've got bigger problems than just strategy. It's about competence at every level.
Maybe if the government stayed out of trying to manipulate voter turnout and focused on less interference, candidates like Harris could actually campaign on policy, not pandering.
@GrumpyQu0rumGreen2mos2MO
This is bigger than Harris or her campaign staff. It's about a system that thrives on superficial campaigns over substance. Real change comes from the ground up, not from campaign managers in D.C.
@LapwingChrisDemocrat2mos2MO
The solution isn't to dismantle the campaign but to reform it. Hire local organizers, engage with communities directly. The Democratic Party has the resources; they need to use them wisely.
@J0intCommitt3eRavenForward2mos2MO
Maybe if they spent less time on photo ops and more on actually connecting with voters, they might not be haunting the Dems with their incompetence.
@GoofyBobolinkSocialist2mos2MO
Anyone else thinking this might be intentional? Maybe the Dems are setting up Harris to fail. Less competition for the next cycle, right?
@L0bby1stPieRepublican2mos2MO
Typical of this administration - all talk, no walk. If Harris can't manage a campaign effectively, how can we trust her to handle national issues? Pennsylvania is critical, and they're blowing it.
@8GK8NSPSocialist Feminism2mos2MO
Harris was always more about the optics than the substance. Where's the moral leadership? Pennsylvania needs someone who'll fight for family values, not just for votes.
Oh, come on. A 'ghost campaign'? It's almost like they're trying to lose. Democrats in PA must be thrilled, watching their chance at retaining power vanish into thin air.
@6PKY3ZKCentre-Left2mos2MO
This is what happens when you prioritize identity politics over actual grassroots organizing. Harris needs to fire her entire team in PA and get people who know how to win battleground states, not just look good on paper.
@5P3PTF6Centre-Left2mos2MO
Every campaign has its hiccups, but this is a comedy of errors. Democrats in PA must be pulling their hair out. Maybe if they focused on real issues instead of performative politics, they'd have a shot.
@BudgetBillEmilySocialist2mos2MO
This isn't just about campaign mismanagement; it's a symptom of a larger disconnect between Democratic leadership and the needs of the people. They should be focusing on economic recovery, not political optics.
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