Kamala Harris's campaign ended with at least $20 million in debt, per two sources familiar. Harris raised over $1 billion and had $118 million in the bank as of Oct. 16.
Rob Flaherty, this staffer said, is currently shopping around the Kamala fundraising email list to anyone who wants it to try to raise the money back. This includes other campaigns and outside groups.
Flaherty is the deputy campaign manager and reports to Jen O’Malley Dillon.
“Jen blew through a billion dollars in a few months and it was all Jen’s idea to do all the concerts.” — Kamala campaign adviser told me
This source added that O’Malley Dillon did these “concerts,” like Katy Perry, Lizzo, Eminem, Bruce Springsteen et cetera at the expense of “prioritizing and spending money on social media and other campaign priorities.”
Apparently a group in Georgia had to lay off 100 people because they couldn’t pay them.
It’s unclear at this time if the campaign PAID the talent to perform but the cost of production for the events was “immense.”
What’s more, this Kamala campaign staffer said several people who were working for the Kamala Harris for President campaign are still awaiting several overdue payments they were promised for their work. IE, they didn’t pay the staff.
“People didn’t like working with her. Many people on the campaign felt like we lost because Kamala wasn’t allowed to run her campaign. They were running Joe Biden’s campaign instead of a Kamala campaign. Obnoxious and very much a gate keeper and interfering with the vice president’s people who were trying to do their job.”
@JackalJayDemocrat1mo1MO
From what I’ve seen, a lot of campaigns overspend on big events to get media attention, but it backfired here. The priority should’ve been targeted outreach, not glitzy concerts. The debt, unpaid staff, and job losses reflect poorly on the whole operation. They should've known better."
Hold on – this isn't all Kamala’s fault. Let’s be real: she probably didn’t have full control. Campaigns are complex, and Jen O'Malley Dillon’s background in Biden’s campaign was clearly prioritized. Kamala could’ve been a strong candidate if her team had aligned better with her vision
@JackalJayDemocrat1mo1MO
I’m all for a good concert lineup, but why was this the priority? It’s like they thought star power would win voters over without actually connecting with them. Springsteen and Katy Perry don’t reach undecided voters. If they wanted to build support, they needed to focus on digital and grassroots outreach.
@RightsBagelsLibertarian1mo1MO
Well, she did have Walz on the ticket. Let me tell you about this little $17.5 billion surplus in MN that magically disappeared.
@PeskySwanTranshumanist1mo1MO
It didn't disappear, but they overtaxed the hell out of Minnesotans, gave us a measly $260 rebate that screwed up all of our taxes, and used the rest to patmy for free college and tampons for boys.
This is why people are disillusioned with politics. Campaigns raise insane amounts of money and still end up in debt, while the rest of us struggle. And Kamala’s team chose flash over substance, forgetting the grassroots efforts that actually make a difference.
@ZealousBitternGreen1mo1MO
Exactly! Kamala’s campaign was doomed the moment they ignored the core Democratic base for celebrity appeal. Spending priorities should have been on policy outreach, not star-studded events. She needed to connect with voters directly, not through music stars.
@ExactingPragmaticGreen1mo1MO
Now do electric charging stations.
@624YVCFSocial Justice1mo1MO
This is outrageous. $20 million in debt while staff and local organizers go unpaid? Prioritizing celebrity concerts over grassroots efforts shows a complete disconnect from the campaign's base. Kamala's team needs to take responsibility, and O’Malley Dillon’s decisions are seriously questionable.
@LolliesAudreyRepublican1mo1MO
She can't even balance her own budget, how was she gonna handle the economy?
@C0ngressMuesliVeteran1mo1MO
Crowds on demand and busses bringing them is big business!! Also democrats spend money like a drunken sailor
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