Harris Raised $540M Since Biden Dropped Out
The Facts
According to a memo from Kamala Harris' campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon, the campaign has raised $540M since Pres. Joe Biden dropped out of the race last month, including $82M during last week's Democratic National Convention.
By the end of July, Harris' campaign and allied committees reported bringing in $377M, compared to the $327M raised by former Pres. Donald Trump and his allied groups since Biden withdrew. In July, Harris reported bringing in $204M, compared to $47.5M raised that month by the Republican nominee.
The Spin
Democratic narrative
The switch from Biden to Harris has been a bonanza. Since the Vice President took the baton from Biden, she's increased the number of younger donors, Black donors, and female donors. The money is impressive enough, but she's also bringing in a significant amount of new voters to help her win the White House.
Republican narrative
Harris may have received a media-driven boost in popularity after taking over for Biden, but the more voters learn about her, the less likely they are to continue supporting her. Although the media will probably continue fawning over her, the American public will see through her flaws as a candidate and get in line behind Trump.
