Kamala Harris’ deputy campaign manager said that Democrats had been “losing hold of culture” leading up to the 2024 election in an interview with Semafor published Dec. 15. Rob Flaherty explained to the outlet that after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and it became clear Harris would be the party’s nominee,

Soon after Vice President Kamala Harris became the Democratic nominee, deputy campaign manager Rob Flaherty turned his attention to sports. The campaign needed to introduce Harris quickly to people who aren’t obsessed with politics.