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Harris Campaign's Post-Election Fundraising Efforts
The Kamala Harris campaign, despite raising over \$1 billion, continues fundraising after the election to counter the Trump administration and prepare for future elections.
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- How much money did the Kamala Harris campaign raise?
- Despite raising over US\$1 billion, Kamala Harris's campaign is still fundraising after her loss to Donald Trump. The campaign is appealing to donors to counter the incoming Trump administration and prepare for future elections.
- How are donations to the "Harris Fight Fund" distributed?
- The "Harris Fight Fund," a postelection fundraising vehicle, routes most donations to the DNC, with a smaller portion allocated to Harris's recount account and state parties. The fine print details the distribution of funds to the various entities.
- What broader implications do these fundraising efforts have?
- The fundraising efforts highlight the significant costs of a presidential campaign, even with substantial initial funds, and the ongoing need for Democrats to maintain a political operation to oppose the Trump administration.
- What is the current financial status of the Harris campaign?
- The Harris campaign reported US\$119 million cash on hand before the election, and officials claim no outstanding debts. However, the campaign is still receiving invoices and has outstanding payments, making the exact financial situation unclear.
- What methods are being used to fundraise after the election?
- The Harris campaign's postelection fundraising efforts include near-daily emails to small-dollar donors and individual calls to larger donors. These appeals focus on the incoming Trump administration's agenda and close congressional races, not on campaign debt.