Philadelphia Democratic Party Chair Bob Brady is blaming Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign for a weak showing by Democrats in the presidential election, saying he felt disrespected by organizers.
The comments, made to multiple outlets, come as Democrats across the country voice concerns after a decisive presidential defeat on Election Day. Republicans are now poised to take control of the White House and the Senate, in part due to President-elect Donald Trump’s crucial win in the swing state of Pennsylvania. Republicans may also take control of the House, pending results in a handful of key races.
Brady, a former Democratic congressman, told local outlet NBC10 he felt overlooked by the Harris campaign.
The chair also told The Philadelphia Inquirer he had no contact with the vice president or her campaign during the months he worked to drum up support among voters.
Brady reaffirmed his feelings while speaking with Fox News.
The Harris campaign did not respond to a request for comment about Brady’s claims when reached via email Thursday.
Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., was one of several left-leaning politicians Wednesday who called for Democrats to look in the mirror.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., have also released statements critical of the Democratic Party following the presidential loss.
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