White House senior adviser David Plouffe walks to the Marine One helicopter to depart with U.S. President Barack Obama for a day trip to Ohio and New York, from the White House in Washington, June 14, 2012. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES – Tags: POLITICS)

Kamala Harris Campaign Expands Team with Senior Advisers from Obama’s Winning Campaigns

New Senior Advisers Join Harris Campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign has bolstered its ranks with the addition of three senior advisers, including prominent strategists who played key roles in former President Barack Obama’s successful presidential campaigns. This strategic move aims to enhance Harris’s campaign as she seeks to secure the presidency.

Key Additions to the Campaign

David Plouffe

David Plouffe, who managed Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign and served as a senior aide during his 2012 re-election, has joined Harris’s campaign as a senior adviser. Plouffe’s experience and strategic insight are expected to provide a significant boost to Harris’s campaign efforts.

Stephanie Cutter

Stephanie Cutter, a veteran Democratic communications expert, will join the Harris campaign as a senior adviser on strategy and messaging. Cutter previously served as Obama’s White House communications director and deputy campaign manager. Her firm is also contracted to produce the Democratic National Convention in August.

Mitch Stewart and David Binder

Mitch Stewart, who worked on both of Obama’s presidential campaigns, will serve as a senior adviser on battleground states. David Binder, who led Obama’s public opinion research operation, will expand his role within the Harris campaign to oversee opinion research.

Reporting Structure and Leadership

All new hires will report to Harris campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon. O’Malley Dillon is a seasoned campaign strategist who worked on both of Obama’s campaigns and managed President Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign, building his 2024 operation from the White House.

Transition and Strategic Shifts

Mike Donilon, a longtime adviser to President Biden, will return to the White House for the final six months of Biden’s presidency after joining his re-election campaign earlier this year. Biden’s decision last month to end his re-election bid has paved the way for Harris’s candidacy.

Context and Political Landscape

Harris secured the delegate votes needed to clinch the Democratic nomination on Friday, solidifying her position as the party’s candidate for the November 5 U.S. presidential election. She will face Republican nominee Donald Trump in the upcoming election. The addition of experienced strategists from Obama’s campaigns is expected to strengthen Harris’s chances as she prepares for the electoral battle ahead.