ActBlue rakes in nearly $50 million in 7 hours after Harris campaign launch
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SUMMARY
After Vice President Kamala Harris announced her presidential campaign on Sunday, ActBlue reported a record-setting $47 million in donations within seven hours. This marks the largest fundraising day of the 2024 cycle, surpassing previous records, including the $73.5 million raised following Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death in 2020. The figure includes contributions to various Democratic races, not just Harris’s campaign. President Biden's endorsement of Harris, following his decision to step aside from the race, has energized small-dollar donors. Biden's fundraising efforts had faltered amid mounting pressure from Democrats and criticism over his debate performance. Harris, who aims to "earn and win" the nomination, is now the favored candidate.
