US Election Live Updates: Kamala Harris Backed by Top Democrats as Donations Surge Following Biden's Exit

 Kamala Harris Receives Strong Support from Top Democrats Amid Surging Donations

Vice President Kamala Harris pledged to "do everything in my power to unite" the Democratic Party as she received strong endorsements from top Democrats. The liberal political action committee ActBlue reported raising $46.7 million in just hours after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race.

MAGA Inc Replaces Biden Ads with Anti-Harris Campaign

Make America Great Again Inc., a super PAC supporting Donald Trump, announced on Sunday that it would replace anti-Biden television ads in battleground states (Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and Pennsylvania) with ads targeting Kamala Harris. The new 30-second ad accuses Harris of concealing Biden’s health issues and blames her for the administration's perceived failures, including immigration issues and inflation. The ad’s narrator claims, “Kamala knew Joe couldn’t do the job, so she did it. Look what she got done: a border invasion, runaway inflation, the American Dream dead.”

Trump Rallies Support with Insults and Attacks on Harris

At a rally in Michigan, Trump used his characteristic inflammatory language to mock Harris, dubbing her “laughing Kamala” and calling her “crazy” and “nuts.” He is expected to focus his attacks on Harris’s involvement in the administration’s immigration policies and economic management.

Trump Campaign Shifts Focus to Harris, Highlighting Immigration and Economy

Trump’s campaign plans to highlight Harris’s association with the Biden administration’s immigration policies and economic issues, which they believe will resonate with swing voters. Campaign sources revealed preparations for Harris’s candidacy had been underway for weeks. Trump expressed confidence in defeating Harris, stating, “Harris will be easier to beat than Joe Biden would have been.”

Harris Engages with Key Democrats for Support

Harris spent Sunday afternoon calling congressional lawmakers to garner support, including a conversation with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Representative Annie Kuster of New Hampshire, chair of the New Democrat Coalition, endorsed Harris, demonstrating her growing backing within the party.