The Real Reason Harris Lost

Kamala Harris's stunning defeat in the 2024 election left many Democrats searching for an explanation. Some blamed the racism and misogyny of Latino men, while others suggested (correctly) that Democrats were hopelessly out of touch with normal Americans. But no one has even considered the most obvious reason why Harris lost: She hired Ian Sams, the Forrest Gump of political failure.

Sams joined the Harris campaign in August 2024 and served as "top spokesperson" for the candidate. The bald...