WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is holding her first fundraiser since presumptively running for the Democratic White House, looking to build on a record week of contributions since President Joe Biden ended his campaign for re-election.
Harris traveled to Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on Saturday in anticipation of raising more than $1.4 million, her campaign announced, from an expected audience of about 800 people. That would be more than $1 million more than the original goal set for the event before Biden dropped out of the race.
The plans called for musician James Taylor to introduce Harris at a fundraiser that would feature many of the state’s Democratic heavyweights, including Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, former Gov. Deval Patrick and Rep. Richie Neal.
Harris received more than $100 million in donations in the first 48 hours after Biden dropped out of the race, a presidential record, and aides said she has continued to raise money at a steady pace.
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