Despite public polls showing Vice President Kamala Harris with slight leads, her presidential campaign saw themselves behind, especially in battleground states. The campaign acknowledged a challenging political climate with low approval ratings for President Biden and a negative economic outlook affecting Harris’ numbers. Harris’s loyalty to Biden prevented her from distancing herself from the administration’s record, even when facing pressure to do so.
A senior adviser to Harris’ campaign revealed that their internal polling never showed her leading President-elect Donald Trump, and they were surprised when public polls indicated otherwise. Ultimately, Harris lost decisively to Trump after he won all seven battleground states, securing both the Electoral College and popular vote.
The campaign faced difficulties in differentiating Harris from the administration’s record and poor public perception, with pressure to criticize aspects of Biden’s administration. However, Harris remained loyal to Biden and refrained from criticizing him, citing the tradition of vice presidents not breaking with their presidents.
Despite these challenges, the campaign attempted to highlight the risks of a second Trump administration by tying him to Project 2025, a controversial conservative presidential transition playbook. This effort was met with backlash, but the campaign saw success in raising awareness about Trump’s agenda.
Overall, the campaign navigated a challenging political landscape and worked to position Harris as her own candidate while maintaining loyalty to Biden. Despite being behind in polls and facing pressure to criticize Biden, Harris remained steadfast in her loyalty and commitment to the administration.
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