“For decades, Kamala Harris has been powered by a tight-knit group of female donors who have stood with her in Democratic politics. And for weeks, even as she insisted that President Biden would be the party’s nominee, those allies began to move to ensure that her historic campaign was not an improvisation.” The New York Times report.
“Her biggest supporters worked quickly and quietly to build support around her, building enough momentum to effectively crush any opposition. They raised money, cut advertising in advance, and used their networks to monitor the movements of other hopefuls.”
“When Mr. Biden dropped out of the race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Harris, all the behind-the-scenes maneuvering seemed to pay off. As the nation’s highest-ranking female official, Ms. Harris had quickly garnered key support without attracting a single serious challenger. The money started pouring in. The ads started rolling in. And while some major Democratic donors were looking for a non-Harris candidate on Monday, their efforts looked increasingly futile as the day wore on.”
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