Democrats spent a billion dollars on the Harris campaign. They made stars

Following Donald Trump's win in the presidential election, the settlement of Kamala Harris' run began. The popularity of politicians in the US is frequently measured by the amount of contributions to their electoral funds, and in this category Harris supporters set records.

In the first period of the campaign, in August, Kamala Harris raised $361 million from her constituents, over twice as much as Donald Trump. Similarly, in September – According to the national Election Commission (FEC) data, in September Kamala Harris staff raised $221.8 million while Donald Trump raised $62.7 million. In total, in little than 3 months of the campaign, the Democratic candidate received over $1 billion from donors, which, according to the fresh York Times, is simply a record.

Millions have gone to the stars

The figures show that the Democrats have spent much more on the campaign, mainly on tv and online advertising. Harris' staff in September allocated $222 million from 270 million spent overall, while Trump's staff spent 53 million of 78 million on advertising.

Kamala Harris' staff allocated at least $20 million to star appearances during her failed presidential campaign. According to FEC data, Harpo Productions Oprah Winfrey received $1 million on October 15, a fewer weeks after Winfrey arranged a gathering with the stars. Winfrey besides starred at Harris' climax election rally in Philadelphia. The spending reports besides include another concerts on the eve of the election, including woman Gaga and Ricky Martin in Philadelphia, Katy Perry in Pittsburgh, and Jon Bon Jovi in Detroit.

Other debts

Democrats are angry that the Harris run failed to defeat the Republican and blame failed spending decisions. Linda Li of the Finance Committee of the National Democratic organization Committee (DNC) said: The fact is, this is the end of an epic disaster, a $1 billion disaster. She besides added that the organization is struggling with debt of $18 to $20 million.

Adrian Hemond, a strategist of the Democratic Party, in an interview with the AP press agency stated that Harris' run had been spent far more than he could raise, and now the organization is trying to rise additional funds. Democrats proceed to appeal to their supporters for contributions, which justify the request to rise funds for Harris Combat Fund, which aims to counter Trump's governments and to fund the Democratic run in the US legislature endorsements to be held in 2 years.