McCarthy Claims Obama is Running Harris' Campaign

In a recent discussion on 770 WABC’s “The Cats Roundtable,” political commentator McCarthy highlighted the significant involvement of former President Barack Obama’s key advisers in Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. He noted that figures such as David Plouffe, who managed Obama’s 2008 campaign, and Eric Holder, Obama’s former attorney general, are playing crucial roles in shaping Harris’ strategy. Plouffe has been brought on as a senior campaign aide, while Holder assisted in vetting Harris’ vice-presidential selection. Harris has also enlisted Stephanie Cutter, who served as deputy campaign manager for Obama’s 2012 re-election, to guide her campaign’s strategic messaging. Additionally, Jennifer O’Malley Dillon, who was involved in both Obama and Biden’s 2020 campaigns, is chairing Harris’ 2024 effort. This influx of seasoned Democratic strategists underscores a continuity in campaign tactics among Democratic candidates. Despite the strong ties to Obama’s administration, a former adviser dismissed the notion that Obama is directly steering Harris’ campaign. The involvement of veteran strategists in successive Democratic campaigns is a common practice, reflecting the interconnected nature of party politics. McCarthy expressed concerns about the political implications of Harris’ campaign, labeling it as potentially the most liberal ticket in American history. He cautioned against the influence of progressive ideologies, suggesting that the representation of regions like San Francisco and Minnesota could alienate broader voter bases.