Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign continues to actively fundraise. The solicitations come as reports reveal the Harris campaign is $20 million in debt after spending about $1.5 billion.
In emails to supporters, the Harris campaign asked for anywhere from $50 to $500 so it can, “defend those that are within the margin of recounts or certain legal challenges.”
The emails asked supporters to “rush” donations to the Harris Fight Fund Program. However, the money is first allocated to the Democratic National Committee, according to the fine print.
Officials will break donations down in three ways. The first $41,300 of a person’s donation will go to the DNC. The next $3,000 will go toward the Harris for President Recount Account. Officials would split the last $510,000 between Democratic state parties around the country.
If donors want their money to go directly to the recount account, rather than the DNC, they have to inform the campaign via email.
On Monday, Nov. 18, the DNC Staff Union announced staffers were being laid off with one day’s notice and no severance. The Harris-Walz campaign gave staff three weeks of severance.
One day’s notice, no severance—the DNC fights for workers, just not their own.
— DNC Staff Union (@dncstaffunion) November 18, 2024
Full statement below: pic.twitter.com/l3S2U0Na20
The union criticized senior leadership and blamed it on “callous and short-sighted mismanagement.” The cuts go far beyond typical campaign turnover, according to the union. Many of who were laid off included employees were told their positions would remain after the election.
Those impacted by the DNC layoffs include employees who had worked there for decades and expecting parents.