Kamala Harris raises $47M in 24 hours after fiery debate with Trump

Due to an extraordinary financial groundswell given by almost 600,000 contributors to various campaign committees and political action committees supporting the Harris-Walz ticket, the fundraising by the Vice President topped an astonishing $47 million during the first 24 hours after the debate Tuesday evening. Kamala Harris is seen as the winner of the debate with former President Donald Trump according to a report by CNBC.

The new cash adds significantly to Harris' already-successful fundraising, which has boomed since July when President Joe Biden called on her to take his place in the race. That put her efforts in an altogether new gear.

Kamala Harris dominates debate, leaves Trump unsettled

With many hailing her dominant debate performance, Harris flexed her policy acumen in holding her own on major issues of the night in front of an attentive audience and a critical mass of viewers. The debate happened in Philadelphia, and it was moderated by ABC News; analysts said Trump seemed to be unfavorably fazed by Harris' assertiveness. This is especially evident from the live fact-checking sessions presented by ABC News, which even further emphasised the need for the truth in discourse during political debates.

Harris' fundraising outpaces Trump's August haul

These enormous fundraising figures are not only a proof to the huge effect Harris had during the debate but are also a massive blow to the Trump campaign, whose team struggles to keep up with the pace in terms of fundraising. Recent reports show that while Harris's campaign raked in a whopping $361 million in August, Trump's camp collected a mere $130 million within the same period. This corresponds to a difference of nearly three times between the two candidates in fund raising.

With the election season warming up, the dynamics of fundraising just may turn out to be critical in setting the tone for the presidential contest, with Harris setting quite a formidable mark that her opponents may want or need to take into consideration for further strategic direction. Taken together, the support for her campaign forms a pivotal moment in the 2024 election landscape and thus raises the competitiveness among Harris and Trump who are both vying for the presidency.

Hence, the deft feat of fundraising by the Vice Presidency of Kamala Harris, an astonishing $47 million within 24 hours after her debate with former President Donald Trump, speaks to building momentum and enthusiasm for her campaign. Harris now has almost 600,000 contributors to this financial juggernaut, surpassing Trump's August fundraising-a new benchmark in presidential campaigns. Either way, Harris's sustained dominance in the debate and her natural way with the supporters will take this race in very specific direction in the upcoming US presidential elections.