Democratic Primaries

pnwmom

(108,980 posts) Mon Apr 1, 2019, 09:57 PM Apr 2019

Rachel: Kamala Harris raised $12 million in first quarter from 218,000 donors.

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That seems pretty impressive!

Mayor Pete has raised over $7 million in the first quarter -- which is also impressive, since his position as mayor has not given him a high national profile till recently.

ON UPDATE: From the NY Times.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/01/us/politics/kamala-harris-fundraising-2020.html

Senator Kamala Harris announced Monday night that her 2020 campaign raised $12 million in her first two-plus months running for president, a sum that is expected to vault her into the top tier of financial competitors in the wide-open Democratic primary.

Ms. Harris, a first-term senator from California, invested heavily building an online network of donors in the two years leading up to her launch, spending millions of dollars to increase the size of her email supporter list. Her campaign said more than $6 million of her fund-raising — about half of her total — came from her digital program, including $1.1 million in the last week.

Candidates must disclose their fund-raising figures for the first quarter of 2019 by April 15, though many release them earlier in an attempt to position themselves better politically ahead of the full report.

Ms. Harris’s campaign said she had received 218,000 contributions in total and that 98 percent of her contributions were under $100. Her average donation was about $55. Her campaign did not say how much of her total those small contributions accounted for.

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If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Rachel: Kamala Harris raised $12 million in first quarter from 218,000 donors. (Original Post) pnwmom Apr 2019 OP

Very Impressive GP6971 Apr 2019 #1

Wow! Cha Apr 2019 #2

No Body Seems To Be Making The Big Deal Of That Me. Apr 2019 #3

Yes. Merlot Apr 2019 #8

That is great. We haven't heard much lately from her, and it is good to hear still_one Apr 2019 #4

??? bigtree Apr 2019 #9

Thanks bigtree. You went to a lot of effort there when you could have just said still_one Apr 2019 #10

it's interesting to me how Kamala registers first in preference stats, but just a handful of posts bigtree Apr 2019 #11

I think you nailed it. I am glad she is out there and on top of the issues as our the others still_one Apr 2019 #12

go Joe! bigtree Apr 2019 #13

Things have been posted here Andy823 Apr 2019 #5

Why is Harris being glossed over in the media? Dawson Leery Apr 2019 #6

because she's a woman of color jaceaf Apr 2019 #7

GP6971

(31,168 posts)

1. Very Impressive

Reply to pnwmom (Original post)

Mon Apr 1, 2019, 10:00 PM

Apr 2019

as is Pete's. At this early stage, I'm still undecided though.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Cha

(297,323 posts)

2. Wow!

Reply to pnwmom (Original post)

Mon Apr 1, 2019, 10:02 PM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Me.

(35,454 posts)

3. No Body Seems To Be Making The Big Deal Of That

Reply to pnwmom (Original post)

Mon Apr 1, 2019, 10:07 PM

Apr 2019

as they are of the amounts the boys raised. Could Santor Harris turn out to be the real sleeper in this election?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Merlot

(9,696 posts)

8. Yes.

Reply to Me. (Reply #3)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 11:46 AM

Apr 2019

She's working hard, like the tortise and the hare. A lot of candidats are new and shiney right now. I expect Harris to build up strong support and infrastructure to her campaign. Eventually we'll get to the debates, and then many more will meet her.

My guess is she'll be in the top three.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

still_one

(92,219 posts)

4. That is great. We haven't heard much lately from her, and it is good to hear

Reply to pnwmom (Original post)

Mon Apr 1, 2019, 10:19 PM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

bigtree

(85,998 posts)

9. ???

Reply to still_one (Reply #4)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 12:14 PM

Apr 2019

this March alone:

Kamala Harris makes news on NPR's Morning Edition - Democratic ...
https://www.democraticunderground.com/128722171 Mar 14, 2019

Kamala goes OFF: "We need a new president!" - Democratic Underground
https://www.democraticunderground.com/128720146 Mar 12, 2019

Clinton, Sanders, Booker, Brown speak at Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast. Hillary honored. Mar 3
https://www.democraticunderground.com/128711904

Sen. Harris back to work, questioning CBP commissioner about safety & welfare of children in custody
https://www.democraticunderground.com/128714932 Mar 6

Kamala Harris and SC's Joe Cunningham teaming up for public low-income home safety standards
https://www.democraticunderground.com/128720482 Mar 12

That's a wrap from Kamala Harris this weekend in South Carolina ...
https://www.democraticunderground.com/128718211 Mar 10, 2019

Large Ecstatic Crowds for Kamala Harris in Las Vegas - Democratic ...
https://www.democraticunderground.com/128710907 Mar 2, 2019

Sen. Harris to hold "Camp Kamala" youth organizing training at ...
https://www.democraticunderground.com/128741176 5 days ago

South Carolina Sorority Sisters Out in Force for Kamala Harris ...
https://upload.democraticunderground.com/128717440 Mar 9, 2019

Kamala Harris launched her proposal today for the largest-ever federal investment in teacher pay
https://www.democraticunderground.com/128736896

Kamala Harris OpEd: Our teacher pay gap is a national failure ...
https://www.democraticunderground.com/128739295 Mar 26, 2019

"She's our DNA": How Kamala Harris' presidential bid is inspiring ...
https://www.democraticunderground.com/128746088

Kamala and Cory at NAACP Image Awards - Democratic Underground
https://www.democraticunderground.com/128744703 2 days ago

Kamala Joy at Big Mike's Soul Food in SC - Democratic Underground
https://www.democraticunderground.com/128716842 Kamala Joy at Big

Mike's Soul Food in SC - Democratic Underground
https://www.democraticunderground.com/128716842 Mar 8, 2019

Kamala Meets 'Harris County Black Girl Magic' At Breakfast Klub
https://www.democraticunderground.com/128736974 Mar 23

Houston TURNED OUT for Kamala! - Democratic Underground
https://www.democraticunderground.com/128737142 Mar 24, 2019

Kamala Magic in Tarrant County, Texas
https://www.democraticunderground.com/128736878 Mar 23

Warm Welcome for Kamala Harris at AKA conference in Los Angeles
https://www.democraticunderground.com/128735603 Mar 22

Kamala Harris introduces bill to give state & local govts funding to fix outdated tools and websites
https://www.democraticunderground.com/128722338 Mar 14

Kamala Harris Speaks at MLK's Church in Atlanta - Democratic ...
https://upload.democraticunderground.com/128738185 Mar 24, 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

still_one

(92,219 posts)

10. Thanks bigtree. You went to a lot of effort there when you could have just said

Reply to bigtree (Reply #9)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 01:02 PM

Apr 2019

she has been very active all through March, and it has been discussed here.

Regardless, I appreciate what you did

Thanks

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

bigtree

(85,998 posts)

11. it's interesting to me how Kamala registers first in preference stats, but just a handful of posts

Reply to still_one (Reply #10)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 02:50 PM

Apr 2019

...I guess I can see how it would look the way you described.

The media isn't any better, despite her competetiveness with the 'leading' men in several important measures.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

still_one

(92,219 posts)

12. I think you nailed it. I am glad she is out there and on top of the issues as our the others

Reply to bigtree (Reply #11)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 02:57 PM

Apr 2019

She is my Senator and I like her a lot. I am Still in the evaluation process though, and am looking forward to the debates

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

bigtree

(85,998 posts)

13. go Joe!

Reply to still_one (Reply #12)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 04:02 PM

Apr 2019

...

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Andy823

(11,495 posts)

5. Things have been posted here

Reply to pnwmom (Original post)

Mon Apr 1, 2019, 10:28 PM

Apr 2019

But it seems like all the "positive" threads get pushed off the page by the "not so positive" stuff. I think she is "damned" impressive, and one of the few I think can kick trumps butt in the debates.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Dawson Leery

(19,348 posts)

6. Why is Harris being glossed over in the media?

Reply to pnwmom (Original post)

Mon Apr 1, 2019, 10:29 PM

Apr 2019

Is it because they see a female Obama who would kick Trump's fascist ass back to Russia?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

jaceaf

(89 posts)

7. because she's a woman of color

Reply to Dawson Leery (Reply #6)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 12:02 AM

Apr 2019

Unfortunately, the most active online are white men and the are loud and prolific.

Kamala is doing an amazing job. She's attracting crowds and money but there's really not much attention. It's frustrating, but I think the people will have the final say.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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