Democrats have poured more than $100m (£77m) in donations into Vice-President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race on Sunday, her campaign says.

The tally was boosted by what her team calls a record 24-hour period of fundraising - $81m raised.

During that timeframe, more than 888,000 people donated sums of up to $200 each, according to progressive donation platform ActBlue.

Donors who had pulled back their funding over concerns about Mr Biden’s age have said they now intend to resume their support for the party.

The surge in donations in the 24-hour period after Mr Biden quit the race was the single biggest for online contributions to Democrats since 2020, according to the New York Times.

  • JoShmoe@ani.socialEnglish
    641·
    4 months ago

    I think I have a new found respect for Biden. This is easily one of the best power plays of all time. Stepping down must have been tough, especially if he couldn’t remember why he should step down.

    • hoanbridgetroll@midwest.social
      31·
      3 months ago

      The mind and body may go, but the heart remains. He sacrificed his own aspirations to give Kamala the best possible chance of burying Trump. Legendary final chapter, 10/10, would vote Dem again.

    • rayyy@lemmy.world
      221·
      3 months ago

      Oh, Joe Biden still knows what he is doing, unlike the orange felon/rapist who spews bullshit and lies non-stop.