Democratic operatives express concern over the DNC's past influence in presidential primaries, particularly regarding Bernie Sanders and President Biden. Former Vice President Harris announced her book, '107 Days,' reflecting on her campaign experiences, promoting it without soliciting party donations. The DNC clarified that they did not send her email, while a campaign finance expert noted that candidates must reimburse their campaign for using their mailing lists for book promotions. Harris's campaign continues to utilize a joint fundraising committee with the DNC for ongoing fundraising efforts.
In an email with the subject line '107 Days,' the former vice president wrote: 'Since leaving office, I've spent a lot of time thinking about our presidential campaign: what I saw, what I learned, and what I know it will take to move forward.'
Harris has kept open her campaign's joint fund with the DNC 10 months after the election to continue raising money and pay off debts the campaign and the DNC built up during the 2024 campaign.
The Federal Election Commission has advised that a candidate may only use their campaign list to promote their book if they personally reimburse the committee for the list's fair market value.
Kirsten Allen, a Harris senior adviser, told Axios: 'We are aware of FEC guidance on the matter and use of the list adheres with that guidance.'
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