Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up what has been a whirlwind week in the presidential race with her campaign saying Sunday it has raised more than $200 million in less than a week.
Harris has secured commitments from enough delegates to become the presumptive nominee if they all honor their commitment when voting, according to ABC News reporting.
Kamala Harris begins fundraising for 2024 presidential campaign
After announcing her 2024 presidential campaign, Kamala Harris has put out a public call for fundraising.
"I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party -- and unite our nation -- to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda. If you’re with me, add a donation right now," Harris wrote on X Sunday.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris join hands in the air after watching the fireworks on the National Mall from the White House balcony, July 4, 2024, in Washington.
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The statement includes a photo with President Joe Biden, who endorsed Harris immediately following his exit from the race.
Jul 21, 2024, 4:44 PM EDT
Christie says it is unlikely Democrats would challenge Harris
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Harris will have no Democratic challenger, Chris Christie says
ABC News political contributor Chris Christie says “there are too many practical problems” to mounting a national campaign against Donald Trump.
There are practical concerns that could dissuade other Democrats from challenging Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign for president, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, an ABC News contributor, told ABC News Live on Sunday.
"There are such practical concerns for the people who might be thinking about challenging the vice president. None of them have national campaigns organized, none of them have one state director in any one of the 50 states, none of them have a national fundraising operation," Christie said.
"I think she'll be able to inherit the money that is in the Biden-Harris campaign right now," Christie said.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker Nancy Pelosi applaud as President Joe Biden delivers his first State of the Union address in Washington, Mar. 1, 2022.
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Christie added that anyone considering running will wonder if they will be able to beat a candidate who is a sitting vice president who has been endorsed by the sitting president.
"Most of the people who would be serious candidates, I think, quite frankly, they are going to look at this and say 'I hope she picks me for No. 2' and move on from there," Christie said.
"I don't think there is going to be any challenge to Kamala Harris," Christie said.
Jul 21, 2024, 4:36 PM EDT
Major Democratic donors endorse Vice President Kamala Harris
On the heels of President Biden's departure from the 2024 presidential race Sunday, two major Democratic donors -- Reid Hoffman and Alexander Soros -- publicly endorsed Kamala Harris as the next candidate.
"The Democrats are the party of policy, progress, and action. When presented with the choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, I believe in the American people to make the right decision for our country," Hoffman wrote in a statement on X.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event in Greensboro, N.C., July 11, 2024.
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Hoffman cofounded professional networking site LinkedIn in 2003 and is a partner at venture capital firm Greylock Partners.
"The Biden-Harris administration has put this country on the right track. It’s time for us to unite. I wholeheartedly support Kamala Harris and her candidacy for President of the United States in our fight for democracy in November," he continued.
Soros, one of five sons of billionaire George Soros, took to X to share a photo of himself with Harris, writing: "It’s time for us all to unite around Kamala Harris and beat Donald Trump. She is the best and most qualified candidate we have. Long live the American Dream! #Harris2024"
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Jul 21, 2024, 4:32 PM EDT
DNC members circulate letter endorsing Harris
Sixty-three signatories had joined onto the letter, which was obtained by ABC News, as of early Sunday evening, but more signatures could be added.
"We are deeply grateful to President Biden and his family for their decades of service to our nation, including the decision he made today to pass the torch of the Democratic nomination and American democracy itself to a new generation of public servants. We strongly and enthusiastically endorse Vice President Kamala Harris -- the candidate with the best experience and capacity to unite our Party and the United States -- for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. We ask that you join us," they wrote.
