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Democratic Surrogates Blame VP Pick For Election Loss

U.S. VP Harris travels to South Carolina

President-elect Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris has led to speculation and finger-pointing among Democratic surrogates, with blame being assigned for the defeat even before Harris concedes. Sources close to the Harris campaign have indicated that they did not anticipate such a significant loss.

Concerns have been raised about the choice of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Harris' running mate, with some suggesting that Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro might have been a more effective pick to secure crucial 'blue wall' states. Shapiro's perceived moderation could have helped counter Trump's portrayal of Harris as a San Francisco liberal.

Harris campaign did not anticipate significant loss.
Blame assigned for Harris' defeat before concession.
Debate over choice of Tim Walz as running mate.

Questions have been raised about Walz's contribution to the campaign, with sources suggesting that his past gaffes required the campaign to divert attention to damage control. The decision to select Walz over Shapiro has sparked debate within Democratic circles about the strategic choices made by the Harris team.

As the aftermath of the election unfolds, the focus on the vice presidential selection process and its potential impact on the outcome of the race continues to be a topic of discussion among political analysts and observers.

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