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Following a swift campaign surge, Kamala Harris has raised $200 million and mobilized 170,000 new volunteers within just the first week of her presidential campaign. This remarkable feat follows President Joe Biden's recent announcement to withdraw from the race, endorsing Harris as his preferred successor.
Rob Flaherty, Harris’s deputy campaign manager, highlighted that 66% of these funds came from new donors, marking a significant shift in campaign dynamics. "A people-powered campaign for a people-powered presidency," Flaherty remarked on X, emphasizing the grassroots nature of this surge. These funds supplement the $95 million Harris inherited from Biden’s campaign, though this transfer has sparked a legal complaint from Donald Trump, who alleges it violates Federal Election Commission rules.
The announcement came shortly after Harris secured enough delegate endorsements to clinch the Democratic nomination. "I am proud to have secured the broad support needed to become our party's nominee," Harris stated, acknowledging the critical support from her home state, California. The Democratic National Convention, set for August 19-22, will formalize her nomination.
Harris’s favorability ratings have soared, with an ABC News/Ipsos poll showing a rise from 35% to 43% over the past week. This uptick reflects a growing enthusiasm among Democrats, rejuvenated by Harris's candidacy. Political heavyweights, including former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, alongside current and former Democratic leaders, have swiftly endorsed her, signaling a unified front against the Republican opposition.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump's campaign, which reported a second-quarter fundraising haul of $331 million, continues to draw substantial support, indicating a fiercely competitive race ahead. Trump's campaign events, like his recent rally in Minnesota, have been marked by sharp attacks on Harris, labeling her a “crazy liberal” with radical policies.
Mitch Landrieu, Harris's campaign co-chair, described the campaign's first week as one of the most successful in recent political history. "This is going to be a very close race," Landrieu noted on MSNBC, underscoring the tight contest anticipated in the remaining 100 days until the election.
Harris’s campaign has not only reinvigorated the Democratic base but has also showcased her ability to draw significant financial support and volunteer commitment. At a fundraiser in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, initially planned under Biden's candidacy, Harris’s presence alone tripled expected contributions, raising approximately $1.4 million.
The announcement came shortly after Harris secured enough delegate endorsements to clinch the Democratic nomination. "I am proud to have secured the broad support needed to become our party's nominee," Harris stated, acknowledging the critical support from her home state, California. The Democratic National Convention, set for August 19-22, will formalize her nomination.
Harris’s favorability ratings have soared, with an ABC News/Ipsos poll showing a rise from 35% to 43% over the past week. This uptick reflects a growing enthusiasm among Democrats, rejuvenated by Harris's candidacy. Political heavyweights, including former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, alongside current and former Democratic leaders, have swiftly endorsed her, signaling a unified front against the Republican opposition.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump's campaign, which reported a second-quarter fundraising haul of $331 million, continues to draw substantial support, indicating a fiercely competitive race ahead. Trump's campaign events, like his recent rally in Minnesota, have been marked by sharp attacks on Harris, labeling her a “crazy liberal” with radical policies.
Mitch Landrieu, Harris's campaign co-chair, described the campaign's first week as one of the most successful in recent political history. "This is going to be a very close race," Landrieu noted on MSNBC, underscoring the tight contest anticipated in the remaining 100 days until the election.
Harris’s campaign has not only reinvigorated the Democratic base but has also showcased her ability to draw significant financial support and volunteer commitment. At a fundraiser in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, initially planned under Biden's candidacy, Harris’s presence alone tripled expected contributions, raising approximately $1.4 million.
