**Desperation Signals From the Harris Campaign Amidst Down-Ballot Spending Frets**
In an alarming turn of events, the Kamala Harris campaign appears to be unraveling as it reallocates nearly $25 million to down-ballot races across the nation.
This decision comes not as a strategy for growth but as a stark acknowledgment of the campaign's struggles and its inability to gain traction in the polls following the recent convention.
Democrats are clearly rattled; their internal panic signals that Harris's candidacy may not only jeopardize her own campaign but also threaten the party's hold on both the House and the Senate.
The Biden administration and its allies are aware of the impending threat posed by a resurgent Donald Trump, who continues to resonate with voters even in traditionally blue states.
Harris’s campaign is pulling funds at a notably earlier stage than past elections, an indication of just how serious the outlook has become.
While the Democratic National Committee (DNC) transferred only $6 million to support down-ballot races in 2020, this year’s $25 million investment marks a significant shift and shows that Democrats are backing away from Harris in a bid to salvage some down-ballot races.
The desperation couldn’t be more clear, especially following the backlash from the campaign's recent missteps, including a deeply upsetting incident involving 13 Gold Star families.
Adding to the turmoil, Harris has brought in political strategist Deborah Mattinson, known for her connections to Britain’s far-left Labour Party, hoping to revitalize her image with middle-of-the-road voters.
Yet, the parallels with Labour’s leftward shift raise questions about her sincerity and intentions.
Harris's previous hard-left policies, such as calls for banning fracking and decriminalizing illegal border crossings, are far from reassuring for those moderates in key swing states.
With traditional Democratic voters questioning the party's direction, this latest tactical pivot reflects a growing realization within the party:
Democrats are losing touch with the very people they claim to represent.
The time has come for voters to be aware that Kamala Harris’s challenges signal not just a personal crisis, but also a significant political crossroads for the Democratic Party as it combats a reenergized Republican base under the formidable force of Donald Trump.
Sources:
thegatewaypundit.comrumble.comthenationalpulse.com