Kamala Harris Garners $200M in First Week of Presidential Campaign, Enlists 170,000 Volunteers

Vice President Kamala Harris has had a strong start to her presidential campaign, raising $200 million in the first week. This notable fundraising achievement coincides with Harris emerging as the expected Democratic presidential candidate following President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for re-election.

The campaign has revealed that 66% of the donations came from new contributors in this election cycle, indicating a surge in support for Harris.

Kamala Harris questioned my loyalty to America. I enlisted in the Marines for this country. I went to Iraq for this country. I built a business for this country. And my running mate took a bullet for this country. What the hell has Kamala done to question our loyalty to America? pic.twitter.com/WykF5pRY4Y

— JD Vance (@JDVance) July 28, 2024

At her primary fundraising event in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Harris drew a large crowd of supporters and raised around $1.4 million, surpassing the initial $400,000 goal set when Biden was the frontrunner. This event was part of a broader initiative, with approximately 2,300 organizing events held in battleground states over the weekend​​.

Harris’ campaign is highlighting grassroots support, with volunteers actively involved in phone banking, canvassing, and other voter engagement efforts. Michael Tyler, the campaign’s communications director, acknowledged the significant enthusiasm and momentum behind Harris, anticipating a competitive election​.

Kamala Harris isn’t even black… she’s Indian. She locked up over 1,500 people for weed related crimes and then laughed about it years later. The worst VP in American History.

Trump 2024 pic.twitter.com/UZZIg4KkxG

— Lil Pump (@lilpump) July 28, 2024

Despite the excitement among Harris supporters, the Republican side, led by former President Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance, is intensifying efforts to portray Harris as a left-leaning politician disconnected from mainstream America. Vance dismissed Harris’ initial fundraising success as temporary, while Trump and his allies criticized her stances on law enforcement and abortion​.

Harris, a vocal supporter of abortion rights, has indicated that this issue will be a focal point of her campaign, contrasting with the Republican position.

Trump and his allies are concentrating on what they perceive as shortcomings of the Biden administration, such as the turbulent Afghanistan withdrawal and Harris’ management of conflicts in the Middle East​.

As the campaign advances, both sides are gearing up for a fierce battle in crucial swing states. With just 100 days until Election Day, Harris’ team is leveraging the early fundraising success and volunteer backing to establish a strong ground game. The campaign’s upcoming strategies will likely revolve around sustaining momentum and addressing critiques from opponents​.