The Real Reason Kamala Harris Lost (w/ Rob Flaherty)
Rob Flaherty, the deputy campaign manager for Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign, discusses the factors that contributed to the campaign's failure. He highlights the absence of a comprehensive DNC autopsy as a significant issue. The conversation also touches on the implications for future elections.
- ▪Rob Flaherty served as the deputy campaign manager for Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign.
- ▪Flaherty emphasizes the lack of a thorough DNC autopsy as a critical factor in the campaign's downfall.
- ▪The discussion includes insights on the future of elections following the campaign's outcome.
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| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 16:57:04 GMT |
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Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/Preview1191The Real Reason Kamala Harris Lost (w/ Rob Flaherty)Bulwark on SundayWilliam Kristol and Rob FlahertyMay 17, 2026∙ Paid1191ShareRob Flaherty, deputy campaign manager of Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign, joins Bill Kristol to discuss his massive article on the missing DNC autopsy, what really sunk the campaign, and the future of elections.JOIN US! We’ll have some chatty friends joining us on stage for Bulwark Live in San Diego on May 20 and Los Angeles on May 21. For details or to grab your seats today head to TheBulwark.com/Events. More Leave a commentAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment.
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