Vice President Kamala Harris Secures $200 Million in Fundraising After Biden's Endorsement: Two-Thirds from Grassroots Supporters

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Massachusetts United States of America
66% of donations came from first-time contributors during the 2024 election cycle.
Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and John Kerry have endorsed Harris.
Harris has secured enough delegates to secure the Democratic nomination ahead of the convention.
Vice President Kamala Harris raised $200 million in the first week of her presidential campaign after Joe Biden's endorsement.
Vice President Kamala Harris Secures $200 Million in Fundraising After Biden's Endorsement: Two-Thirds from Grassroots Supporters

Vice President Kamala Harris made a strong start to her presidential campaign with an impressive fundraising haul of $200 million in the first week, following former President Joe Biden's endorsement. The majority of donations, 66%, came from first-time contributors during the 2024 election cycle. With Election Day just 100 days away, Harris has secured enough delegates to secure the Democratic nomination ahead of the convention.

The Vice President's campaign announced this significant achievement on Sunday, emphasizing that two-thirds of contributions came from grassroots supporters. This surge in support comes after Biden's exit from the race and his endorsement of Harris last week. The fundraising total includes donations to the campaign, Democratic National Committee (DNC), and joint fundraising committees.

Harris's candidacy has gained momentum since Biden's endorsement, with numerous Democratic leaders expressing their support for her bid. Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, as well as former Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton and John Kerry, have all endorsed Harris. The campaign also reported that Future Forward, the largest super PAC in Democratic politics, secured $150 million in commitments over the first 24 hours after Biden's endorsement.

Harris has been touring various states to connect with voters and discuss her priorities for America. She has emphasized her commitment to lifting up working and middle-class Americans, enabling them to join unions, retire with dignity, live without fear of gun violence, and obtain affordable healthcare. Harris also intends to contrast her vision for America with that of former President Donald Trump.

The Vice President has been a vocal advocate for reproductive rights since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. She started a 'reproductive freedoms tour' and visited an abortion clinic in Minnesota to discuss her stance on this issue.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if all of the $150 million in commitments for Future Forward were received.
  • The article does not provide information on how many delegates Harris has secured to win the nomination.

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Harris raised $200M in first week of White House campaign and signed up 170,000 volunteers

The Associated Press News Sunday, 28 July 2024 09:01
  • Unique Points
    • Vice President Kamala Harris raised $200 million for her campaign since emerging as the Democratic presidential nominee
    • 170,000 volunteers signed up to help Harris campaign with phone banking, canvassing and other get-out-the-vote efforts
    • Bulk of donations, 66%, came from first-time contributors in the 2024 election cycle
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    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

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The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Kamala Harris brings in $200 million in first week of her candidacy

Politico News Site Name: POLITICO Full Legal Name of News Site: Politico LLC Location of News Site: Washington D.C., USA Sunday, 28 July 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Vice President Kamala Harris raised $200 million in her first week as a presidential candidate
    • Harris secured enough delegates to secure the Democratic nomination ahead of the convention
    • <60% of young voters (18-34) prefer Harris over Trump in a head-to-head matchup, compared to <53% for Biden
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Here’s what a Harris presidency could look like

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Tami Luhby, Saturday, 27 July 2024 23:00
  • Unique Points
    • Kamala Harris announced her run for president in 2023
    • Her priorities include lifting up working and middle-class Americans, enabling them to join unions, retire with dignity, live without fear of gun violence and obtain affordable healthcare
    • She intends to contrast her vision for America with that of former President Trump
    • Harris has championed abortion rights for the administration after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022
    • She started a ‘reproductive freedoms tour’ in multiple states including a stop at an abortion clinic
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The authors provide a neutral report on Kamala Harris's presidential campaign and her potential policies. They do not make any fallacious arguments or use inflammatory rhetoric. However, they do make some appeals to authority by mentioning Harris's role in the administration and her speeches at events.
    • ][The authors] Also, she’ll have to walk a fine line of taking credit for the administration’s accomplishments while not being jointly blamed by voters for its shortcomings.[/]
    • [][The authors] Harris has also touted the Biden administration’s efforts to lower drug costs, reduce child poverty, forgive student loan debt and remove medical debt from credit reports.[
  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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89%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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One week in against Trump, Harris touts 'record-breaking' fundraising haul

Fox News Media Paul Steinhauser Sunday, 28 July 2024 12:08
  • Unique Points
    • Vice President Kamala Harris raised $200 million in fundraising in one week after Joe Biden endorsed her for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination.
    • Two-thirds of the contributions were from first-time donors.
    • Harris secured the majority of delegates needed to win the nomination within a day of Biden’s endorsement.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article contains several instances of selective reporting and sensationalism. The author highlights the fundraising haul of Kamala Harris while only mentioning the previous fundraising numbers of Trump in passing and without comparison to Harris's numbers. This is an example of selective reporting as it gives a misleading impression by only presenting information that supports Harris's position. Additionally, the title 'One week in against Trump, Harris touts record-breaking fundraising haul' is sensational as it implies that Kamala Harris has significantly outperformed Trump in fundraising within just one week when the actual comparison is over a longer period. The article also contains editorializing language such as 'landed the verbal backing of a majority of the nearly 4,000 delegates to next month’s Democratic National Convention' and 'icing on the Democrats’ 2024 cake -- The Obamas endorse Harris'. These phrases are not objective descriptions but rather attempts to manipulate emotions.
    • The Harris campaign hauled in $81 million in the 24 hours following Biden’s announcement.
    • The article implies that Kamala Harris significantly outperformed Trump in fundraising within just one week by using the title 'record-breaking fundraising haul'.
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Harris raised $200M in first week of White House campaign and signed up 170,000 volunteers

The Boston Globe Sunday, 28 July 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Future Forward super PAC secured $150 million in commitments for Harris campaign (not mentioned in other articles)
    • Harris drew hundreds to a fundraiser in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and raised about $1.4 million (minor difference - other articles mention 'hundreds' attended but do not specify amount raised)
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication