Harris’ campaign leaders say there was a ‘price to be paid’ for shortened campaign against Trump
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Harris’ campaign leaders say there was a ‘price to be paid’ for shortened campaign against Trump

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The leaders of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign insist they simply didn’t have enough time to execute a winning strategy against Donald Trump, pointing to “ferocious” political headwinds that were ultimately too much to overcome in the 107-day period after President Joe Biden stepped aside. Harris’ leadership team, speaking on the “Pod Save America” podcast that aired on Tuesday, defended strategic decisions over the campaign’s closing days, some of which have faced scrutiny in the weeks since Trump’s decisive victory. “In a 107-day race, it is very difficult to do all the things you would normally do in a year and a half, two years,” said Harris campaign senior adviser Jen O’Malley Dillon. We have to dominate the moderate vote.” Speaking on Tuesday’s conference call, Harris’ running mate Tim Walz described the election result as “incredibly disappointing” and “a bit scary.” But he praised the campaign’s effort.

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Hindustan Times  

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Salon  

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Huff Post  

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Harris campaign leaders blame abbreviated campaign and headwinds for loss

CNN  

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Salon  

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Slate  

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Hindustan Times  

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Raw Story  

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NPR  

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How Biden’s attempt to cling on to White House cost Harris the election

The Telegraph  

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Harris and Trump have made their closing arguments. Here's how they wound down their campaigns

NPR  

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Live Mint  

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Associated Press  

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Harris and Trump Battle It Out in Final 15-Day Sprint to Election Day
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CNN  

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Raw Story  

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CNN  

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CNN  

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Harris obliterates Trump in July fundraising

Raw Story  

Democrat Kamala Harris obliterated Republican Donald Trump in July fundraising, with her presidential campaign raising more than $204 million — more than four times her opponent's haul for the month, new federal records indicate. Trump's presidential campaign committee raised about $47.5 million during July, according to documents filed late Tuesday with the Federal Election Commission. Even by contemporary political standards, …

Harris campaign's new $90 million in battleground state ads aims to sharpen contrast with Trump
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Harris campaign's new $90 million in battleground state ads aims to sharpen contrast with Trump

Hindustan Times  

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Harris campaign’s new $90 million in battleground ads in August aims to sharpen contrast with Trump
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Harris campaign’s new $90 million in battleground ads in August aims to sharpen contrast with Trump

Associated Press  

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Trump campaign looks to young male voters for an edge on Harris

LA Times  

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Trump privately fuming about Harris rally crowds and massive fundraising haul: report
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Trump privately fuming about Harris rally crowds and massive fundraising haul: report

Raw Story  

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Trump-sized crowds and battleground wins: Harris is now a big problem for Republicans
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Trump-sized crowds and battleground wins: Harris is now a big problem for Republicans

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s hard to even describe the excitement, the …

Harris campaign rakes in double the amount of Trump’s fundraising haul in July
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Harris campaign rakes in double the amount of Trump’s fundraising haul in July

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kamala Harris’ campaign has raked in $310m in fundraising cash …

Trump campaign reports raising $137 million in July, falling short of Harris’ first-week total
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump campaign reports raising $137 million in July, falling short of Harris’ first-week total

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican former President Donald Trump ‘s campaign and its related affiliates announced Thursday that they had raised $138.7 million last month — less than what his new opponent in November’s election, Vice President Kamala Harris, took in during her White House bid’s opening week. The former president’s campaign, the Republican National Committee and other entities previously announced raising …

Harris and Trump launch new advertisements for presidential election sprint
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Harris and Trump launch new advertisements for presidential election sprint

Associated Press  

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Campaigners say Harris received $20,000 per minute during fundraising effort
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Campaigners say Harris received $20,000 per minute during fundraising effort

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At one point on Thursday, the Kamala Harris campaign was …

Rewind: Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign was a financial disaster
5 months ago

Rewind: Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign was a financial disaster

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has raised historically massive sums of money since President Joe Biden announced on Sunday he’d not stand for reelection. As of Dec. 31, 2019, Harris’ presidential campaign committee had less than $1.13 million left in its account — and $1.07 million in debt, according to federal records. The creditor list for Kamala …

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