Harris Assembles Veteran Team for Crucial 2024 Election Campaign
Vice President Kamala Harris prepares for a challenging campaign with a team of experienced advisers. Her inner circle, comprising seasoned Democratic operatives, aims to navigate potential attacks and build strong coalitions.
Kamala Harris, the first female, African American, and Asian American Vice President of the United States, is gearing up for a crucial campaign ahead of the November 5, 2024 election. The 59-year-old Democrat has assembled a team of seasoned political operatives, many of whom are Black women with decades of experience in Democratic politics.
Harris' inner circle includes influential figures such as Minyon Moore, chair of the Democratic National Convention Committee, Leah Daughtry, convention rules co-chair, Donna Brazile, Democratic National Committee member, and Tina Flournoy, Harris' former chief of staff. These advisers bring extensive experience from previous administrations, including the Clinton era.
The Vice President's team also features key organizational roles held by experienced women:
- Lorraine Voles as White House chief of staff
- Erin Wilson as deputy chief of staff
- Sheila Nix as campaign chief of staff
- Kirsten Allen as White House communications director
- Rohini Kosoglu as a close adviser
Senator Laphonza Butler of California, a long-time ally of Harris, expressed confidence in the face of potential attacks, stating:
"Bring it. Because we are not new to this."
This team's experience may prove crucial as Harris faces potential challenges. The Vice President, who previously served as California's Attorney General and U.S. Senator, withdrew from the 2020 presidential race before the primaries. Now, as a key figure in the upcoming election, she must be prepared for intense scrutiny and potential attacks.
Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff, continues to play a supportive role, actively campaigning and visiting key states. However, some family members, including her sister Maya Harris, appear less involved in this campaign compared to 2020.
As the election approaches, Harris' team aims to leverage their experience in building coalitions and navigating Washington's political landscape. Their goal is to position Harris as a moderate while appealing to a broad spectrum of voters, including labor unions and progressive Democrats.
With 15 months until the election, Harris and her team are focused on preparing for a challenging campaign. Their collective experience in Democratic politics, from the Clinton era to the present, may prove invaluable in facing the complexities of the 2024 presidential race.
