Staff Reports
The fireworks are already lighting up the sky for Vice President Kamala Harris as she leads the Democratic charge towards the 2024 election. In a remarkable display of financial prowess, the Harris campaign claims it raked in a staggering $200 million in just its first week after the Biden exit. That’s right, folks—while most Americans are tightening their belts due to inflation, a politician from the party of “common people” is stacking cash like it’s Black Friday at Best Buy.
On the very first day after President Biden decided to drop out faster than a hot potato, Harris managed to pull in a cool $100 million. There’s quite a contrast here; average Americans see their grocery bills rise while Harris makes bank. It seems this election isn’t just about policies but also about fundraising prowess that could make Wall Street head honchos blush. With just about 100 days left until the election, the prospect of a Harris presidency is making conservative wallets clench tighter than a vice.
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Harris’s communications director wasted no time highlighting the campaign’s so-called “energy” and “momentum.” This raises eyebrows, especially considering that many political trends have historically led to the rule of thumb: if you have to keep reminding everyone about your energy, it might be because there isn’t much of it in the first place. The statement about the small number of voters deciding the election rings true, especially in blue strongholds that are historically susceptible to voter fraud.
But let’s not overlook the fact that 66% of those dollars came from first-time donors—a spirit of enthusiasm that begs the question: are these folks aware of what they’re signing up for? The curious case of 170,000 new volunteers suggests that either Harris is transforming into some sort of grassroots phenomenon or people are simply bored and need something to do on weekends. With plans to host 2,300 events, one can only wonder how many will actually show up without the promise of a free taco truck.
Meanwhile, a recent poll shows Harris trailing former President Donald Trump by a mere 3 percentage points, which, when considering the margin of error, is more of a tie than Harris would like to admit. Undeterred, she’s welcomed endorsements from not just the usual suspects within the Democratic Party but also high-profile names like Barack and Michelle Obama, and Bill and Hillary Clinton. This flair for celebrity endorsements is a staple strategy, but it can’t mask the uncertainty of her “lead.”
While Harris may have claimed enough delegates transitioning from Biden to secure her spot in the spotlight ahead of the Democratic National Convention, many observers wonder if she has garnered genuine voter support or merely the support of the party establishment looking to maintain the status quo. For a campaign promising hope and change, her initial steps are all too familiar—money, endorsements, and a coalition of insiders. So as Harris races towards an election that some view as a referendum on a failed presidency, one might ask just how resilient that cash flow will be when confronted by the raw energy of a Trump comeback.
