The Democratic online fundraising platform ActBlue has reported a significant surge in small-dollar donations following President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race and endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. In just seven hours after the announcement, ActBlue raised an impressive $46.7 million in contributions.
Expressing enthusiasm over the response, ActBlue took to social media to announce that this fundraising day marked the largest of the 2024 election cycle. The platform highlighted the energy and determination of small-dollar donors who are eager to engage in the upcoming election.
Previously, news agencies had noted a trend where some donors were holding back contributions or postponing fundraising events due to concerns about a potential Republican victory in the November elections if President Biden continued to lead the ticket. This hesitation was attributed to pressure from certain factions within the Democratic party urging Biden to step aside.
