- Internal divisions within the Democratic Party are forming following Vice President Kamala Harris' loss to President-elect Donald Trump.
- DNC advisor and fundraiser Lindy Li has criticized the campaign for its "$1 billion disaster" and condemned the Harris campaign for its financial mismanagement.
- The Harris campaign has an outstanding debt of between $18-20 million, misled donors about the race's winnability and led a disastrous campaign.
- Li also accused Democrats of being out of touch with voters with its focus on "ivory tower" issues that failed to address critical voter priorities like border security and economic stability.
The Democratic Party is grappling with major internal divisions following Vice President Kamala Harris' decisive loss to President-elect Donald Trump in the presidential election, with prominent Democratic National Committee (DNC) campaign advisor and fundraiser Lindy Li being the most recent vocal critic, with her accusing the party of being out of touch with voters and indulging in "delusions" regarding Harris' political future.
In a series of interviews, Li sharply criticized the Harris campaign, calling it a "$1 billion disaster" and highlighting its significant debt, reportedly between $18 million and $20 million.
Li, a member of the DNC's National Finance Committee, expressed frustration with the campaign's financial management and messaging, stating that she and other donors and fundraisers were led to believe the race was "eminently winnable." (Related: Shocking admission: Internal polling from Kamala Harris' campaign never showed her beating Donald Trump.)
“I raised millions [for the party] I have friends that I have to be accountable to and to explain what happened, because I told them it was a margin-of-error race,” Li said during a Fox News interview. She emphasized that she does not blame Harris personally, noting that the vice president was “handed” the responsibility of running in this election and she believes Harris did her best under challenging circumstances.
Harris' campaign faced significant hurdles, including a short runway of just 107 days after President Joe Biden's decision not to seek reelection. Despite this, the campaign raised substantial funds but failed to secure victory in any of the seven key battleground states.
Li accuses Democrats of not knowing what voters want
Li's criticisms extend beyond the campaign's finances. She has accused the Democratic Party of being disconnected from the concerns of everyday Americans, particularly on issues like border security, economic stability and cultural debates.
"We care about bread and butter issues. We care about putting food on the table, sending our kids to school, strong borders," Li said, adding that the party's focus on "ivory tower" issues has alienated voters.
Her remarks have sparked mixed reactions within the party. Some Democrats, like major donor John Morgan, have supported her assessment, calling her "right on." Others, however, have pushed back.
Matt Bennett of the center-left think tank Third Way argued that campaigns should spend all available resources on high-stakes elections, while Scott Merrick, a Democratic strategist, suggested the issue was less about finances and more about messaging.
"The $1 billion disaster isn't the fact that the Harris campaign lost. I think it's about the DNC, along with the campaign, didn't do anything to change messaging," Merrick said. He questioned whether reallocating funds would have made a difference if the party failed to address voter concerns effectively.
The discussions and debates regarding the Democratic Party's performance comes amid intensified talks regarding the party's future. The party lost the White House and the Senate and failed to flip the House.
Some party members, including DNC Executive Board member Yvette Lewis, have expressed support for Harris' potential political comeback, calling her a "phenomenal candidate." However, Li has dismissed such talk as "delusions," arguing that Harris' electoral defeat was a clear rejection by voters.
As the party begins its post-election analysis, strategists like Rodell Mollineau have called for a comprehensive approach to understanding the loss.
"We need to at least start off with an all-of-the-above approach to why we lost and how we regain our footing," Mollineau said, emphasizing the need to bridge the gap between the party and voters.
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