As many Democrats echo Biden’s endorsement of Harris, others say she should not be nominated by default
By Monday afternoon, Kamala Harris is likely to have raised more money in a 24-hour period than any other candidate in US history.By Monday afternoon, Kamala Harris is likely to have raised more money in a 24-hour period than any other candidate in US history.
While those figures do not make an overwhelming case for her nomination, her supporters argue that they could quickly improve as she is introduced to the public with a unified and excited Democratic party behind her. And they point to her recent record on attacking Trump as well as being a prominent voice for Biden on abortion as evidence for the theory that she could be a nimble and energetic campaigner against the Republican candidate.
Another point in her favour is a highly practical one: it will be much simpler for her to access Biden’s hefty $240m war chest – and the significant funds now pouring in from donors who had suspended their contributions – than for any candidate who was not part of his campaign. Vox hasWhile she looks like a stronger candidate than Biden, that’s a pretty low bar.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Australia news LIVE: Kamala Harris breaks campaign fundraising record; Deepfake porn-sharing laws under microscopeFollow today’s national news with our live blog.
Read more »
Australia news LIVE: Kamala Harris breaks campaign fundraising record; Deepfake porn-sharing laws under microscopeFollow today’s national news with our live blog.
Read more »
Australia news LIVE: Kamala Harris breaks campaign fundraising record; Deepfake porn-sharing laws under microscopeFollow today’s national news with our live blog.
Read more »
Democrats fall in line to throw support behind Kamala HarrisKamala Harris has won a critical endorsement from within the Democratic Party after confirming her intention to run for president in the upcoming election.
Read more »
Kamala Harris closes in on Democratic nomination as Pelosi gives key backingEx-speaker hails ‘brilliantly astute’ vice-president as slew of other prominent Democrats push for Harris as nominee
Read more »
‘A wise investment’: Trump’s $6,000 gift to Kamala Harris comes back to bite himRecords show Donald and Ivanka Trump made donations to vice-president’s California attorney general re-election bid
Read more »