The granular details of the Harris campaign’s current finances are not known, but a steady stream of leaks by disgruntled insiders close to the organization paint the picture of a tense cash crunch that’s left a bad taste in the mouth of many employees.
The campaign made the decision to freeze payments to its senior staffers this week — despite previous promises to keep those employed on the pay rolls through December, according to a report from the Associated Press.
Those staffers informed of the payment cuts were told that their health insurance will continue through the end of the year, according to sources close to the campaign.
Harris-Walz fundraising efforts pulled in a historic $1 billion haul over the course of just three months ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5. Somehow, this war chest didn’t cover the expenses accumulated through payments for celebrity appearances, high-profile events, and a massive network of voter mobilization teams across the country.
There have been conflicting reports on just where the Harris campaign finances stand, but whether or not it managed to avoid falling into significant debt, the appeals for more contributions from supporters have not stopped.
Individuals on the Harris campaign’s contact lists are still being bombarded with daily appeals for donations through email and text messages.
The appeals are often framed in a vague manner and mention President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominations and transition announcements — urging Democratic voters to help the party stand up to the incoming White House.
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Staffers were instructed in a post-election conference call not to talk to the media about internal affairs as operations wind down.
The instructions have not been well-heeded, as complaints to media outlets from personnel continue to leak about the messy process of wrapping up the campaign.
