Kamala Harris Campaign Blames Biden's Exit Timing for Election Loss

Harris's team cites Biden's late withdrawal and broader Democratic challenges as key factors in her defeat to Donald Trump.

Senior advisers to Kamala Harris's presidential campaign described her 107-day campaign as a 'rescue mission' following Joe Biden's late withdrawal and dismal polling numbers.
Harris's team criticized Biden's decision to step aside only after his poor debate performance in June, calling it a 'cardinal sin' that left little time to prepare for the general election.
Advisers acknowledged Harris struggled to distance herself from Biden's record, which faced widespread voter dissatisfaction, particularly on the economy and immigration.
Despite strong debate performances and efforts to appeal to moderates and independents, Harris's campaign failed to overcome entrenched economic discontent and Trump's growing retrospective approval ratings.
The campaign identified long-term challenges for Democrats, including declining support among working-class and nonwhite voters, and difficulties in countering Republican messaging in changing media ecosystems.