Staff Reports
The Harris campaign appears to have taken a nosedive into the chaotic abyss that many have come to expect from her political career. Recent reports indicate a ferocious power struggle brewing behind the scenes, with various factions scrambling to secure their influence and control, reminiscent of a middle school cafeteria fight but with significantly higher stakes. According to insiders, tensions are running so high that one could cut the anxiety with a butter knife, with aides complaining about infighting that sounds more like bad reality TV than a serious political effort.
Internally, the campaign is said to be a hotbed of friction, with discussions veering into territory usually reserved for the cast of a soap opera. The clashing factions include some of Biden’s old guard mixed in with fresh Harris hires, who are apparently engaged in a sickening rendition of “This is My Turf.” They are attempting to overhaul the campaign structure, purportedly to prevent former President Donald Trump from executing what some are calling the greatest political comeback in history. One can only imagine the panic coursing through their veins at the thought of another Trump presidency.
Report – ‘Friction,’ ‘Bad-Mouthing,’ ‘Anxiety’ Infest Dysfunctional Harris Campaign
The campaign as rife with “friction,” “internal tensions,” “anxiety,” “raw emotions,” “bad-mouthing,” and “grumbling”. Remember 92% turnover in her office.https://t.co/nm7opA7S9e
— Maat (@Maat93489673) August 13, 2024
To add fuel to the fire, the Harris camp has opted to bring in several familiar faces from the Obama administration. But it seems these seasoned veterans are struggling to mesh with Jen O’Malley Dillon, who has some very strong opinions on how to run the operation. Reports suggest that O’Malley Dillon has acknowledged the difficulties of managing this “2,000-person circus,” although anyone with an ounce of common sense could have predicted this would be a bit like herding cats, especially when the cats have very different ideas about which way to run.
The parallels to Harris’s previous stints in the Senate and as Vice President cannot be ignored. As her team grapples with self-inflicted wounds caused by a history of disorganization, one must wonder if this campaign will be yet another case of “wash, rinse, repeat.” Staff turnover was nearly a constant during her earlier tenures, and this pattern seems to be continuing, underscoring the idea that Harris’s ability to lead is, at best, questionable. Could it be that Harris is facing another major test of leadership just as she gears up for the three-month sprint to November?
Finally, some insiders are voicing concerns that the ongoing drama could rebound onto Harris herself, painting her as the ringmaster of this dysfunctional circus. Others, however, are noticing that former Biden aides seem to be pointing fingers and grumbling about having to work for Harris. With digital strategist Rob Flaherty reportedly at the center of the ire, it’s clear that the blame game is in full swing. One might chuckle at the leaked incidents regarding campaign videos that needed to be outsourced due to ego clashes, further solidifying the idea that, in the world of Kamala Harris, chaos and comedy may be the only constant.
