Vice President Kamala Harris has shattered fundraising records in the first 24 hours since President Biden endorsed her as his successor, raising an unprecedented $81 million. The announcement underscores Harris's formidable momentum and signals a swift coalescence of support within the Democratic Party.
Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as a formidable force in the 2024 presidential race, smashing fundraising records in the first 24 hours since President Biden endorsed her. The Harris campaign announced on Monday that it raised an unprecedented $81 million, surpassing any previous 24-hour fundraising effort in presidential history.
Kamala Harris Breaks Fundraising Records, Surging Ahead in 2024 Presidential Race
The campaign credited the historic outpouring of support to grassroots donors, with over 888,000 individuals contributing and 60% making their first donation of the 2024 election cycle. The campaign also secured 43,000 recurring donations, demonstrating the enthusiasm and commitment of Harris supporters.
Harris's fundraising surge followed President Biden's announcement on Sunday that he was suspending his re-election bid and endorsing his vice president to succeed him. Biden's endorsement ignited a wave of endorsements by Democratic governors, senators, House members, and other party leaders, signaling a rapid coalescence of support for Harris.
Kamala Harris Breaks Fundraising Records, Surging Ahead in 2024 Presidential Race
The Biden campaign and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) had enjoyed a fundraising advantage over former President Trump and the Republican National Committee (RNC) this year. However, Trump and the RNC outperformed Biden and the DNC during the April-June second quarter, raising $331 million to $264 million.
Harris's campaign spokesperson Kevin Munoz attributed the vice president's fundraising success to a "broad and diverse coalition" of supporters. He emphasized the grassroots nature of the campaign, stating that the "historic outpouring of support" represented the kind of energy that wins elections.
Kamala Harris Breaks Fundraising Records, Surging Ahead in 2024 Presidential Race
Munoz also highlighted Harris's "critical work of talking to the voters that will decide this election," suggesting that she will focus on connecting with the American people.
The Harris campaign's statement further implied that the vice president's record and vision would contrast sharply with Trump's "divisive, unpopular agenda." Munoz expressed confidence that Harris would be a formidable opponent for Trump, stating that he "knows his divisive, unpopular agenda can’t stand up to the Vice President’s record and vision for the American people."
Kamala Harris Breaks Fundraising Records, Surging Ahead in 2024 Presidential Race
The $81 million raised by Harris will help rebuild the once-massive Biden campaign war chest, which had begun to deplete as fundraising slowed amidst increasing calls for the president to drop out of the race.
The funds will provide Harris with a significant advantage in the early stages of the 2024 election cycle, enabling her to build a strong campaign infrastructure, hire staff, and communicate her message to voters.
With the Democratic Party rapidly coalescing behind Harris, she is poised to enter the 2024 race as the presumptive nominee. The vice president's fundraising success and Biden's endorsement have established her as a formidable force, setting the stage for a highly competitive election cycle.
