Biden raised $26 million in a day after picking Harris for VP
Joe Bidens campaign raised $26 million in the 24 hours after he selected Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate an eye-popping total that shows the campaigns growing fundraising strength as the election draws nearer.
Biden announced the fundraising total during the tickets first virtual grassroots fundraiser on Wednesday evening, immediately following Biden and Harris first joint campaign event in Wilmington, Del..
The massive cash haul, which included 150,000 first-time donors, is a signal of Harris ability to generate enthusiasm for the campaign and the history-making moment of her selection, as the first woman of color named to a major party presidential ticket.
The 24-hour total caps a months-long vice presidential vetting process that included more than a dozen women, including several of Bidens former 2020 primary rivals.
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