A new undercover video released by the O’Keefe Media Group showcases Joyce DeCerce, Kamala Harris’s campaign compliance manager, candidly discussing her doubts about Harris's chances in the upcoming election.

DeCerce attributes Harris’s unpopularity to issues of racism, sexism, and the challenging position of serving as vice president, and she expresses concern about her overall electability, as the Post Millennial reports.

The video, released on Tuesday, reveals internal conversations and concerns within the Harris campaign. DeCerce provides an in-depth look at the various challenges Harris faces as she vies for the presidency.

In the video, DeCerce was recorded by an undercover journalist she met on the dating app Bumble, expressing skepticism about Harris's election prospects. "I like Kamala Harris, but I don’t think she’d win this year," she candidly shared.

Reasons Behind Harris's Unpopularity

DeCerce elaborated on why Kamala Harris may be struggling with popularity. "She’s weirdly unpopular. I think a lot of that is racism and misogyny," she explained. DeCerce pointed out that vice presidents are often targets because their role doesn't typically involve passing laws.

She emphasized that the vice president’s job is to step in should the president be unable to serve and to handle difficult tasks assigned to them. This, DeCerce argued, makes the vice president an easy target for criticism. "Her job is to become president if Joe Biden dies. And a lot of the time, the vice president, whoever they are, gets sent to do the hard stuff," DeCerce said.

According to DeCerce, Harris’s critics use racial and sexist tropes. "Honestly, if you look at the stuff people attack her with, it is a bunch of racist, sexist bullsh*t. Like, it’s just stuff you wouldn’t say about a man," she added. Mentioning how Harris has been called "ditsy," DeCerce highlighted the gendered nature of the criticism Harris faces.

Internal Campaign Strategies and Donor Relations

DeCerce also shed light on her role as Campaign Compliance Manager. She stated that her main responsibility is reporting the DNC's financial activities to the government, including Joe Biden's campaign finances, due to a lack of staff. "I don’t manage anyone," DeCerce clarified.

"The end all be all of my job is reporting to the government how much the DNC raised and where it spends its money. And Joe Biden’s campaign right now because they don’t have anyone doing that for them," she added.

Her comments also included insights into the campaign's interaction with donors. DeCerce admitted that part of her job involves telling donors what they want to hear, a common practice in campaign finance. "You kind of tell a donor what they want to hear," she remarked.

When asked if this strategy involved taking donor money without integrating their opinions into the campaign strategy, DeCerce responded affirmatively. "Yeah, that’s politics," she said.

Challenges from Donor Perceptions and Strategies

The video highlights that some donors are critical of the campaign’s direction. DeCerce noted that Joe Biden's debate performance against Trump last June had influenced donor decisions. "For sure, yeah," she said when asked if the debate performance affected donor support.

DeCerce mentioned that some donors have withheld their contributions because they believe the campaign isn't performing well or that Biden isn't strong enough. "A lot of people think we should attack Trump more," DeCerce stated, highlighting some donors’ views on the campaign’s strategy.

The O’Keefe Media Group reached out to both the DNC and DeCerce for comments regarding the video. There has been no immediate response from either party.

Undercover Tactics and Backlash

The means by which DeCerce was recorded raises ethical questions. The undercover journalist who gathered the footage approached DeCerce via the dating app Bumble. Following the release of the video, the journalist received a postcard advising to "Maybe stop with the fake profiles." The postcard included Chinese language text and was followed by anonymous phone calls at night.

In summary, the release of the undercover video by the O’Keefe Media Group has brought to light internal critiques and the strategies adopted by the Harris campaign.

DeCerce's comments expose the delicate dynamics of vice-presidential popularity, internal campaign strategies, donor relations, and the broader electoral challenges faced by Harris.

As the election approaches, the implications of these revelations could influence voter perceptions and campaign tactics alike.

As the political landscape continues to evolve, these revelations contribute to the ongoing conversation about transparency, strategy, and the complex realities of modern political campaigns.