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During a meeting, Kamala Harris’s campaign leaders urged staffers to remain silent to reporters and addressed the future after her defeat.
They asked staffers to “stay in the fight,” despite the loss. Some staffers expressed feelings of confusion, similar to those after Joe Biden exited the race.
Harris acknowledged the “close” race and commended the team’s efforts. She also expressed hope and encouraged supporters to continue fighting.
Leadership discussed next steps for staffers, including job search assistance.
Despite their shock, staffers pointed to the incident on “The View” where Harris struggled to distinguish herself from Biden as a major misstep.