Kamala Harris raises a lot of money in first week against Trump.
Sunday marks a significant milestone since President Biden’s groundbreaking announcement that he would not seek re-election against former President Trump and instead endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democrats’ 2024 presidential nominee. The past week has been a whirlwind, with the Harris campaign revealing an astounding $200 million in fundraising attained in just under seven days since Biden’s decision.
The campaign proudly declared this achievement as a “record-shattering haul,” emphasizing that two-thirds of the donations came from first-time contributors. This surge in financial support serves as a testament to the immense grassroots backing for Vice President Harris, illustrating a wave of momentum for her candidacy.
Biden’s surprising move came following mounting internal pressure within the Democratic Party after his lackluster performance in the previous month’s initial presidential debate with Trump. The immediate endorsement of Vice President Harris sparked a flurry of support from Democratic governors, senators, House members, and other party dignitaries. Within a mere 36 hours, Harris secured her party’s nomination by garnering the verbal support of the majority of the nearly 4,000 delegates to the upcoming Democratic National Convention.
Former President Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama solidified the support for Vice President Harris by endorsing her as the final major party leaders on Friday.
The Harris campaign has been actively highlighting their fundraising success over the past week, which includes donations from the campaign, the Democratic National Committee, and joint fundraising committees. On Monday, the campaign underscored their remarkable achievement of raising $81 million in the first 24 hours post-Biden’s announcement.
Despite the Biden campaign and the DNC holding a fundraising advantage over Trump and the RNC earlier in the year, Trump and the RNC surpassed them in the second quarter of 2024, raising $331 million compared to $264 million by Biden and the DNC. Trump’s campaign expressed optimism in their fundraising efforts, signaling confidence in their ability to secure the necessary resources for the upcoming election.
As the 2024 race intensifies, Vice President Harris finds herself at the forefront of a dynamic political landscape, driven by substantial financial backing and a growing wave of party endorsements. The upcoming election promises to be a riveting showdown, setting the stage for a compelling electoral contest that will shape the future of the nation.
