Tezlin Figaro, a former campaign adviser to Sen. Bernie Sanders (R-Vt.), said Vice President Harris “had no chance” of winning the presidential election, saying President Biden's announcement of his resignation was delayed. He said that he had a great responsibility. money consultant.
“There was absolutely no chance that Vice President Harris was going to challenge this,” Figaro told NewsNation's Dan Abrams on Friday.
“They're trying to put her in a 100-day campaign. The 100-day campaign has been a disaster, especially for women of color,” Figaro added. “Joe Biden should have resigned. They should have held a primary and ran someone for that seat for the past two years.”
When asked what he thought was the problem, Figaro pointed out a few things.
“Well, one thing was Joe Biden. He should have gotten off beforehand,” Figaro said.
“But I want to appeal to the consultant class that has fumbled with a billion dollar bag,” she added, claiming that big-money consultants have been doing this “since President Obama started running.”
“They literally came to these cities, they didn't listen to the grassroots,” Figaro said, “they spent all their money on celebrities” and “they didn't listen to the needs of the people.” he pointed out.
“They got exactly what they got, and it's unfortunate that our people will suffer as a result,” Figaro said.
“With all due respect, to the George Clooneys of the world, to the Hollywoods of the world, and to the James Carvilles of the world that they are still listening to… It’s time for them to take a seat and listen. “Support to the grassroots,'' she added, “unless we do that, Democrats will continue to fail.''
After Harris' disastrous loss, the vice presidential campaign was full of flashy elements, from an endorsement by Taylor Swift to a late-campaign appearance by Beyoncé, who sang her 2016 hit “Freedom,” and the Democratic Party's A. I questioned the list's reliance on celebrity endorsements. It was used as the unofficial theme song during Harris' White House bid.
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