Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off her campaign yesterday and began securing support from key Democrats, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in her bid to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination. At least 2,500 delegates—of almost 4,700 total—plan to back Harris as the nominee at next month's Democratic National Convention in Chicago, according to an AP poll. The endorsements are enough for Harris to win the nomination (see poll).
The latest news comes after President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race amid concerns over his age and viability as a candidate following his recent debate with former President Donald Trump. Harris' campaign has raised over $81M since Sunday, breaking the record for the largest total sum raised over a 24-hour period from either party during this year's election. The figure is also believed to be the largest single-day total in US history. Of those who contributed, over 888,000 are grassroots donors—60% of whom contributed for the first time in the 2024 cycle.
Harris' possible picks for vice president are also beginning to emerge. See a potential shortlist here.
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