Harris continues to break fundraising records

This is an unprecedented amount of money raised in the history of US election campaigns, reflecting the enthusiasm of donors ahead of the election on November 5. According to sources familiar with the matter, the money was raised in the four weeks since Ms. Harris entered the race for the White House on July 21.

Campaign money is seen as a key weakness for presidential candidates to launch advertising campaigns, mobilize voters to vote and persuade undecided voters.

President Biden praises Ms. Harris in emotional farewell speech

Since taking over from President Joe Biden, Vice President Harris has quickly erased Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's fundraising lead. Harris raised $200 million in the first week of her campaign.

The vice president’s team entered August with $377 million in cash from new donors and Democrats, $50 million more than the Trump campaign’s $327 million.

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, August 20, 2024.

Voter enthusiasm for Harris continued in August, with many small donations coming in as thousands attended her rallies in states across the country, Reuters reported.

On the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago (USA) on August 20, President Biden highlighted his achievements during his last term, and called on voters to "fuel" Ms. Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in the November election.

Former President Barack Obama, who has a strong record in fundraising, also spoke at the convention. He had previously attended two fundraisers with President Biden and called for more support for Harris.

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