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DNC Faces Scrutiny Over $6.5M Donor List Purchase

2/17/2026

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Story summary
  • The Democratic National Committee bought a donor list for $6.5 million from a PAC backing Kamala Harris, the former Vice President, while in debt.
  • The DNC reported fundraising near $146 million but faced strain, including a $22 million debt from Harris's campaign.
  • Some party members questioned the decision to purchase the donor list.
  • Kamala Harris's former adviser said post-campaign reconciliation is standard.