July 28th 2024.
Since emerging as the potential Democratic presidential nominee, the campaign of US Vice President Kamala Harris has raised an astounding $200 million. This remarkable achievement was announced on Sunday, with the majority of these donations (66%) coming from first-time contributors in the 2024 election cycle. These contributions flooded in after President Joe Biden publicly endorsed Harris and announced his exit from the race.
Not only has Harris's campaign seen a surge in financial support, but also in volunteer sign-ups. Over 170,000 individuals have eagerly joined the campaign to assist with phone banking, canvassing, and other get-out-the-vote efforts. With Election Day only 100 days away, the energy and momentum for Harris continue to grow.
In a memo written by the campaign's communications director, Michael Tyler, it was stated that the enthusiasm for Vice President Harris is real, and so are the fundamentals of this race. The election is expected to be very close and ultimately decided by a small number of voters in a handful of states.
On Saturday, Harris campaigned in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, where she drew a crowd of hundreds to a fundraiser that was originally organized when Biden was still the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination. The event was projected to raise $400,000, but to everyone's surprise, it brought in a whopping $1.4 million.
Harris's ability to quickly garner support from top Democrats was evident after Biden's departure from the race. Prominent figures such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and former President Bill Clinton all announced their endorsement of Harris. Even prodigious Democratic fundraisers, former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama, have shown their support for Harris.
During her fundraiser on Saturday, Harris humbly acknowledged that she remains the underdog in the race. However, she expressed confidence that her campaign was gaining momentum. This sentiment is reflected in the recent announcement by Future Forward, the largest super PAC in Democratic politics, that they have secured $150 million in commitments from donors in the first 24 hours after Biden's endorsement of Harris.
Not only has Harris's campaign seen an influx of financial support, but Democratic House and Senate candidates have also reported a surge in donations since Harris's emergence as the party's likely nominee. With the race heating up, it's clear that the support for Vice President Harris is only continuing to grow.
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