Kamala Harris Campaign Strategist Criticizes Mainstream Media's Role in 2024 Election

Rob Flaherty, former deputy campaign manager, explains why the campaign avoided traditional outlets like The New York TimesWashington Post, citing limited value in reaching their audiences.

• Rob Flaherty, Kamala Harris's former deputy campaign manager, stated that the campaign saw little benefit in engaging with mainstream outlets like The New York Times and Washington Post, as their audiences already leaned Democratic.
• Flaherty highlighted Harris's interview with Fox News's Bret Baier as a key moment for fundraising and social media engagement during her campaign.
• The Harris campaign opted for alternative media strategies, including interviews with podcasters and nontraditional media figures, though Harris declined to appear on Joe Rogan's podcast, unlike Donald Trump.
• Flaherty acknowledged growing public distrust in traditional media and institutions, which he believes poses challenges for Democrats in reaching broader audiences.
• The comments reflect broader frustrations within the Democratic Party about the effectiveness of traditional media in a shifting media landscape dominated by alternative platforms.

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