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Mon Sep 23, 2024, 05:22 AM Sep 2024

Harris raises $27 million in New York fundraiser, promises economic speech this week

Source: AP

Updated 4:28 AM EDT, September 23, 2024


NEW YORK (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris raised $27 million at a packed New York City fundraiser on Sunday, her largest fundraising haul since she took over at the top of the ticket from President Joe Biden, according to a Harris campaign aide.

Though Harris has far more money than former President Donald Trump, the money will be needed to compete with pricey advertising by deep-pocketed outside groups that support Trump, said the aide, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private fundraising details.

The blockbuster fundraiser was held at Cipriani Wall Street in a massive Greek Revival ballroom with over a dozen columns. Much of the crowd stood shoulder to shoulder as Harris needled Trump for refusing to debate her again.

“My opponent seems to be looking for an excuse,” Harris told the crowd. “I feel very strongly that we owe it to the American people, to the voters, to meet once more before Election Day.” She reiterated that later, telling reporters after landing outside Washington, “We have more to discuss.”

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-new-york-fundraiser-debate-economy-0855bdd8e7c8716cc7052799c72f0830

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