Democrats Raise Over $27.5 Million on ActBlue Hours After Biden Exits and Endorses Harris

Jul 21, 2024, 11:52 PM

Following President Joe Biden's decision to exit the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats have experienced a significant surge in fundraising. Within the first hour of Biden's announcement, over $5 million was raised. This momentum continued, with Democrats receiving over $15 million in donations within hours. Notably, the online fundraising platform ActBlue reported raising more than $27.5 million from small-dollar donors in the first five hours of Harris' campaign. This substantial financial support, described as a 'massive response' by the Mail, indicates strong grassroots enthusiasm for Harris as the Democratic nominee.