Biden endorsement of Harris yesterday was swiftly followed by the influential Congressional Black Caucus and various lawmakers, as well as several key donors and super PACs including Priorities USA and Unite the Country.
Dmitri Mehlhorn, an adviser to Reid Hoffman, the LinkedIn founder and a major Democratic donor, called Harris “the American dream personified,” noting she is the daughter of immigrants.
“She is also toughness personified, rising from my home town of Oakland California to become the top prosecutor of the state. With Scranton Joe stepping back, I cannot wait to help elect President Harris.”
Chad Griffin, a member of the campaign’s national finance committee and a top Democratic fundraiser in the Los Angeles area, said the party is lucky to have Harris. “She’s the trusted, tested leader we need to carry us to victory in November,” he said in a statement.
Meanwhile, the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue said on Sunday night that small-dollar donors had contributed nearly $47m in the first few hours after Harris announced her candidacy.
“Grassroots supporters are energized and excited to support her as the Democratic nominee,” the group said on X.
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