In a spectacular display of support, Vice President Kamala Harris’ election campaign raised $200 million and recruited 170,000 new volunteers in only one week. This surge comes after President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign and endorsed Harris in the November 5 election against Republican Donald Trump.
According to Harris’ deputy campaign manager, Rob Flaherty, new donors contributed 66% of the funds, demonstrating the campaign’s strong momentum.
Earlier, Trump’s campaign revealed that it raised $331 million in the second quarter, outpacing Biden’s campaign and its Democratic allies, who raised $264 million. By the end of June, Trump’s campaign had $284.9 million in cash, while the Democrats had $240 million. Harris is now the leading contender for the Democratic National Convention’s nomination next month.
Meanwhile, Democratic fundraiser Ajay Bhutoria emphasised Harris’ symbolic importance to the 4.4 million Indian-Americans in the US. “Harris brings excitement and representation, particularly among the Indian-American community, which could be pivotal in battleground states,” Bhutoria told the newspaper.
Harris’ campaign is witnessing unprecedented levels of energy and grassroots support, with volunteers flooding field offices across the country to secure victory over the Trump-Vance ticket.
