Staff Reports
Donations and endorsements for Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign have seemingly flooded in since President Biden dropped the bombshell that he will not be seeking re-election. This revelation, apparently enough to send shockwaves through the Democratic Party, has sparked a financial frenzy for Harris, who now boasts a staggering $100 million in campaign contributions—because who doesn’t love a little cash flow when trying to rebuild a sinking ship?
The Associated Press reports that Harris appears to have comfortably hoisted herself to the front of the Democratic pack, with over 2,500 delegates supposedly in her corner. This exceeds the 1,976 needed to secure the party’s nomination, at least until a last-minute heart-to-heart with a few undecided delegates throws a wrench in the gears. The real kicker? None of the other Democratic contenders seem to have even made a dent in the delegate count, proving again that they might just be in this race for the free coffee.
VP Kamala Harris’ campaign reports it has raised more than $100 million since Pres. Biden stepped aside and endorsed her.
Now, top donors in Hollywood and on Wall Street have signaled their support — but can Harris compete with former Pres. Donald Trump’s growing war chest? pic.twitter.com/OwcHHfK1UJ
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) July 23, 2024
In a statement released after this bonanza of support, Harris expressed her pride—not just in securing delegate support, but in representing her home state of California. One has to wonder if that pride comes from her track record of governance or simply the golden state’s gold-plated coffers. She also took a moment to thank President Biden and the infamous Democratic Party for their “faith” in her, conveniently ignoring the mixed reviews that faith has received from the electorate.
Harris’s language brimmed with typical Democratic rhetoric as she tried to set the stage for a showdown with Donald Trump. According to her, this upcoming election will be a “clear choice” between progress and what she perceives as a regression to an era where ‘freedoms’ were lacking. This phrase hitches a ride on her standard platform of vague promises, including “strengthening democracy,” “protecting reproductive freedom,” and making sure everyone has a chance to not only survive but thrive—even if they have to rely on government handouts to do so.
Soon after delivering this fervent appeal, the vice president is set to make her debut on the campaign trail in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. One can only imagine the warm reception she’ll receive there. Days filled with rallies and energized crowds might give Harris the adrenaline boost needed to shake off critiques of her previous term as VP and her overall political effectiveness. While she hopes to charm voters with visions of a brighter future, many Americans are likely left pondering whether her leadership will lead to a thriving nation or an even deeper dive into the depths of government overreach.
In the end, her ascent seems less about making actual changes for the betterment of Americans and more about capitalizing on an opportunity left vacant by the hapless Biden. As she prepares to accept her nomination, one thing is for certain: the Democratic Party has officially chosen its horse, and it’s going to be an interesting ride watching the wheels come off that cart.
