Democratic Consultants Reflect on Harris Campaign Loss

Vice President Kamala Harris recently addressed her supporters in a video message, urging them to hold onto their power despite her election defeat to Donald Trump. This comes as her campaign team reflects on the significant loss, blaming external factors such as a challenging political environment and media bias, rather than their own strategies. Notably, campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon and senior advisor David Plouffe criticized the difficulties of winning over independents in key battleground states, while Plouffe also pointed to President Biden's unpopularity as a hurdle. Despite the setbacks, Plouffe claimed they improved Harris's approval ratings by 15 points during the campaign. Harris is reportedly considering a future presidential run while her team has faced backlash for their lack of accountability in the campaign's failure.