Despite having raised about 1 1/2 billion dollars, the Harris campaign ended $20 million in debt. The election was 3 1/2 weeks ago but small money donors are still getting emails from the Harris camp begging for money. The emails don’t outright admit that the problem is debt. Instead they tell people on the mailing list to send money to help with recounts or some other nonsense.
“Even a quick donation of $50 is enough to help us in this fight,” said one email sent two weeks after Election Day. “And with only hours left to hit our goal today, NOW is the best time to rush your support.”…
The fundraising appeals may be necessary: Harris’ operation ended with around $20 million in debt, according to two people familiar with her campaign finances and granted anonymity to speak freely. And there are limited ways campaigns can pay that down under…
