Harvard Panel Dissects Tumultuous 2024 Election and Campaign Shakeups

Overview

• Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance in June led to his withdrawal from the race, paving the way for Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee.
• Donald Trump survived two assassination attempts during the campaign, significantly altering his team's strategy and event logistics.
• The Harris campaign faced criticism for its approach and limited public appearances, as Trump’s team claimed their candidate 'outworked' Harris.
• Trump’s campaign strategically avoided pushing Biden out of the race prematurely, preparing for various Democratic replacements, including Harris, Michelle Obama, and Hillary Clinton.
• Despite raising $1.5 billion in just over 100 days, Harris' campaign struggled to define its message and counter Trump’s targeted outreach.