Kamala Harris’s campaign is off to a fantastic start. In just one week since becoming the Democratic candidate for president, her team raised $200 million and gained 170,000 new volunteers. This support came quickly after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and endorsed her.
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Kamala Harris’ most of the donations came from new supporters. Recent polls show that Harris and former President Donald Trump are nearly tied, indicating a very competitive race with about 100 days left until the election.
Trump’s campaign had a strong fundraising quarter, raising $331 million, which is more than the $264 million raised by Biden’s campaign. Trump’s campaign had more cash on hand than the Democrats by the end of June.
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Kamala Harris has the backing of most Democratic delegates, making her the likely nominee at the party’s convention next month. The official vote will happen on August 1.
Biden decided to step down due to concerns about his age and health after a poor debate performance against Trump. However, he will stay in office until his term ends in January 2025.
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Kamala Harris’s entry into the race has given the campaign new energy after doubts about Biden’s chances of beating Trump.
Kamala Harris has made the race closer, narrowing Trump’s lead in recent polls.
Republicans have increased their attacks on her, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis calling her “incredibly vapid” and accusing Democrats of trying to distance her from Biden’s policies.
However, some Trump supporters warn that attacking Kamala Harris could hurt his support among Black voters, a crucial group for the election.
Trump’s campaign saw a boost in fundraising after his conviction on felony charges and an assassination attempt earlier this month.
