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JonLP24

(29,322 posts)
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 07:17 PM Jun 2020

Joe Biden sees fundraising surge in wake of George Floyd's death and Trump's response to protests

*Joe Biden's campaign for president is seeing a surge in fundraising in the wake of George Floyd's death, particularly as President Donald Trump comes under scrutiny for his response to protests across the country.
*Biden supporters and bundlers have seen a massive uptick in new contributions and donor commitments since the protests began last week, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
*Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell told CNBC that he recently organized a virtual fundraiser, scheduled for next week, which was expected to raise close to $500,000. Instead, he said, it is likely to bring in more than $1 million.

Joe Biden's campaign for president is seeing a surge in fundraising in the wake of George Floyd's death, particularly as President Donald Trump comes under scrutiny for his response to protests across the country.

CNBC
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2020/06/02/biden-sees-fundraising-surge-in-wake-of-george-floyd-death-trump-response.html

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Joe Biden sees fundraising surge in wake of George Floyd's death and Trump's response to protests (Original Post) JonLP24 Jun 2020 OP
Do not omit his handing (rather his lack thereof) of Covid-19 malaise Jun 2020 #1
I agree JonLP24 Jun 2020 #2
Money is free speech on both sides! lunatica Jun 2020 #3

JonLP24

(29,322 posts)
2. I agree
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 07:19 PM
Jun 2020

This is why I don't think we should be worried about 1968. The protests & coronavirus response hurts Trump.

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