In a striking display of political momentum, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign has raised an astounding $81 million within just 24 hours following President Joe Biden’s decision to step down from the 2024 presidential race. US President Joe Biden’s endorsement of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new nominee comes after intense scrutiny and pressure from within the party, particularly after US President Joe Biden’s less-than-stellar performance in a recent debate against former President Donald Trump.
The remarkable fundraising achievement was announced by Kevin Munoz, the spokesperson for U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign, who highlighted the groundswell of support behind the Vice President. “There is a groundswell behind U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, and Donald Trump is alarmed because he knows his divisive and unpopular agenda cannot withstand the vice president’s record and vision for the American people,” Munoz said.
The $81 million haul represents the highest single-day fundraising total for any candidate in U.S. political history. This figure includes contributions collected through the U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris campaign, the Democratic National Committee, and various joint fundraising committees. The campaign reported that over 888,000 grassroots donors contributed to this impressive sum, with 60% of them making their first donation for the 2024 election cycle. Additionally, the campaign gained 43,000 new recurring donors, and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’s official social media account, @KamalaHQ, saw its following double overnight.
Munoz praised the level of support, noting, “The historic outpouring of support for U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris represents the kind of grassroots energy and enthusiasm essential for winning elections. We are already seeing a broad and diverse coalition coming together to support our campaign.”
Despite US President Joe Biden’s endorsement significantly enhancing her position, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris must still secure the Democratic nomination through the delegate process at the Democratic National Convention, set to take place in Chicago from August 19-22. US President Joe Biden, who has accumulated 3,896 delegates, well exceeds the 1,976 needed for the nomination, further solidifying U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’s chances.
In preparation for her campaign, the US President Joe Biden-U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris team has updated its filings with the Federal Election Commission to rename its principal committee and officially designate U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris as the presidential candidate. The Vice President, who has made history as the first female, Black, and South Asian person to hold the role, has also received the endorsement of former President Bill Clinton, which is expected to bolster her bid. Moreover, a significant majority of state Democratic Party chairs have voiced their support for U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s nominee.
The extraordinary fundraising success underscores the robust support and enthusiasm for U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’s candidacy as she embarks on the next phase of her campaign, positioning herself as a formidable contender in the race for the presidency.
