Harris Campaign Acknowledges Internal Polling Failures

Kamala Harris' campaign advisers revealed that their internal polling consistently showed her trailing Donald Trump, contrary to several public polls indicating she was ahead in late September and early October. Senior adviser David Plouffe noted this disconnect contributed to a false sense of optimism within the campaign, despite the reality of losing every battleground state and the popular vote. The advisers expressed frustration over their inability to distance Harris from President Biden due to her loyalty to him, which hampered their strategy. They acknowledged that they did not receive the necessary 'breaks' on Election Day and anticipated a more challenging race than publicly perceived. The campaign's leadership reflected on their miscalculations and admitted that they felt doomed from the start, with others criticizing their lack of accountability. This candid admission highlights the inner turmoil and misreadings of public sentiment within the Harris campaign.