Gillum's campaign raises over $1 million the day after winning Democratic nominee
BY MAX GREENWOOD - 08/30/18 12:21 PM EDT
Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum raised more than $1 million the day after he notched a stunning win in Florida's Democratic gubernatorial primary.
The lucrative day of fundraising also came as his opponent, Rep. Ron DeSantis (R), came under fire after saying in an interview on Fox News on Wednesday that voters should not "monkey this up" by electing Gillum, who would become Florida's first black governor if elected in November.
Gillum, a progressive who has aligned himself with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), also faced attacks from President Trump.
The $1 million cash infusion signals that donors, large and small, may be prepared to rally behind Gillum as the Democratic nominee to replace Gov. Rick Scott (R), who is currently seeking the Senate seat held by Sen. Bill Nelson (D).
Gillum routinely trailed his primary opponents, including two millionaires and a billionaire, in fundraising ahead of Tuesday's contest. Until Wednesday, his best fundraising stretch came earlier this month when he brought in $509,391 between Aug. 4 and Aug. 10.
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