Vice President Kamala Harris concluded a multi-day tour of battleground states and is now attending a fundraiser in San Francisco to appeal to West Coast donors. The event, which sold out with nearly 700 RSVPs, has raised over $12 million for the campaign. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a longtime ally of President Joe Biden, will join Harris at the fundraiser.
Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, her running mate, have been campaigning together, but Walz will not attend the fundraiser as the focus will be on Harris and her connections to California. Pelosi’s appearance at the event is seen as a significant move, as she had previously pushed Biden to drop out of the 2024 race. Pelosi had warned Biden in a private call that his decision to stay in the race could cost Democrats the House, Senate, and presidency.
In recent interviews, Pelosi expressed her concerns about Biden’s political operation and the importance of defeating Donald Trump in the election. Despite her support for Harris after Biden dropped out of the race, Pelosi has not spoken with the former president since his decision. Harris’s successful fundraising efforts, coupled with Pelosi’s endorsement and support, highlight the ongoing efforts of the Democratic Party to secure victory in future elections.
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