Kamala Harris Replaces Biden Loyalists with Obama Campaign Veterans for Senior Adviser Roles

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Politics
02/08/2024 17h41

In a strategic move to bolster her campaign team, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has hired a group of seasoned senior advisers, replacing President Biden's loyalists with experienced Democratic campaign veterans. The lineup includes influential figures from Barack Obama's successful presidential bids, according to insiders familiar with the campaign shifts.

Leading the team is David Plouffe, a top strategist from both of Obama's presidential campaigns, who joins Harris as a senior adviser for strategy and the states, with a focus on winning the electoral college. Stephanie Cutter, who served as deputy campaign manager for Obama's reelection, takes on the role of senior adviser for strategy messaging. Meanwhile, Mitch Stewart, known for his grassroots organizing strategies in Obama's wins, assumes the position of senior adviser for battleground states.

The campaign has also expanded the role of David Binder, who previously led Obama's public opinion research operation and has experience working with Harris. Binder will now take charge of the Harris campaign's opinion research operation.

All these new hires will report directly to campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillon, another Obama campaign veteran who managed Biden's 2020 campaign and built his 2024 operation. O'Malley Dillon commented, "This team is a reflection of the vice president. It brings in people who have worked for her a long time, people who have been with her for the last few years of the administration."

The decision to bring in these experienced campaign veterans signals Harris's commitment to building a united front to defeat President Trump in the upcoming presidential race. With less than 100 days to go until Election Day, the team aims to address the bifurcated nature of the Biden campaign leadership and streamline decision-making processes.

While Biden's team in Delaware will now be significantly larger, with Marcia L. Fudge and Cedric L. Richmond continuing their roles as co-chairs and advisers to Harris, the current department heads will not be pushed aside. Instead, they will work alongside the new hires to ensure a cohesive and effective campaign.

As the campaign intensifies, Harris's brain trust will also play a more prominent role. Sheila Nix remains as campaign chief of staff, alongside Sergio Gonzales, Jalisa Washington-Price, and Megan Jones in their respective advisory positions. Brian Fallon, a veteran of Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign, will transition from communications director to a senior communications adviser, traveling with Harris throughout her campaign.

With these strategic moves and an expanded team, Harris aims to build on the grassroots support and record-breaking fundraising achieved so far. Jennifer Palmieri also joins as a senior adviser to Doug Emhoff, Harris's husband and the second gentleman.

As the campaign gears up for the final push, the new team brings a fresh perspective and vast campaign experience to Harris's bid for the presidency. With 95 days remaining until the election, all eyes will be on how this seasoned team leads Harris toward the goal of defeating President Trump and capturing the White House.

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