(DailyVantage.com) – Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville did not hold back in his critique of Vice President Kamala Harris’s failed presidential campaign, blaming it for what he described as severe and lasting damage to the Democratic Party. Speaking on his podcast Politics War Room, Carville called the harm inflicted by Harris’s campaign “almost unfathomable” and suggested the party faces significant challenges ahead.
Carville highlighted the frustration among Democratic fundraisers, who he described as “burnt out” after the campaign. Reports indicate that Harris’s campaign ended with $20 million in debt despite raising nearly $1.5 billion. When combined with spending by Future Forward, a pro-Harris PAC, the total investment reached approximately $2.5 billion.
“That’s an absurd amount of money to spend without delivering results,” Carville said, calling for financial transparency and possibly an audit to understand how resources were allocated. The campaign’s financial struggles have raised questions about its strategy and execution, with critics pointing to a disconnect between the campaign’s spending and its impact.
Social media reactions have been equally critical, with one commenter mocking Harris’s campaign: “You know you suck as a candidate when $2.5 billion can’t buy you the presidency.” Others have linked the Democratic Party’s struggles to the declining influence of legacy media, which many believe played a less significant role in shaping public opinion compared to previous elections.
The fallout has also extended to the Democratic National Committee (DNC), where post-election layoffs have fueled further discontent. Staff unions have created a “relief fund” to assist affected workers, underscoring the financial and organizational challenges the party now faces.
Carville’s sharp critique reflects growing tensions within the Democratic Party as it regroups following a bruising election loss. While Harris’s campaign broke records for fundraising, its inability to translate resources into electoral success has left many within the party questioning its future direction and leadership.
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