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VP Harris Raises $47M In 24 Hours Post-Debate From 600,000 Donors

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By Mario Deepromoter

Vice President Kamala Harris raised $47 million within the first 24 hours following her Tuesday night debate with former President Donald J. Trump.

The substantial amount was amassed from 600,000 individual donors, marking one of her most impressive single-day fundraising totals since her campaign launch.

The new influx adds to her already substantial financial advantage over Trump, who entered September with a notably smaller cash reserve.

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The Harris campaign revealed that her campaign had $404 million cash on hand, compared to Trump’s $295 million.

Harris’s team nearly tripled Trump’s fundraising efforts in August, underscoring her strong financial position as the campaign progresses.

The New York Times reports that presidential debates often turn into major fundraising events due to their large audiences.

Tuesday’s debate drew 67 million live viewers, not including those who watched via websites and streaming platforms. Ms. Harris was seen as the standout performer, with a surge in donations reflecting Democratic enthusiasm.

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In contrast, the Trump campaign has yet to release comparable fundraising numbers post-debate, and some major Trump donors have expressed concerns about his performance potentially impacting high-dollar fundraising efforts.

The largest 24-hour total announced by his campaign was after his felony conviction in May, when he raised nearly $53 million online. On the same day, reclusive banking heir Timothy Mellon donated $50 million to a pro-Trump super PAC.

There is some apprehension within the Harris campaign that the significant fundraising advantage reported in July and August—$671 million for Harris and the Democrats compared to $269 million for Trump and the Republicans—might dampen smaller donor contributions this fall.

“We cannot let up,” campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon wrote in a memo to the national finance committee over the weekend, urging members to maximize fundraising efforts before the debate.

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Although the Harris campaign has a financial edge, O’Malley Dillon noted that their strategy requires a broad electoral map, which is costly.

Trump’s advisers believe the most efficient path to the White House involves securing North Carolina while regaining Pennsylvania and Georgia—key battlegrounds won by President Biden in 2020.

“Trump is all in on one to two ‘must win’ states,” O’Malley Dillon wrote. “We don’t have that luxury.”

The Harris campaign and its allies are expected to outspend their Republican counterparts on television and radio by about $130 million in the final six weeks of the race, according to AdImpact.

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However, several Republican groups rely heavily on individual donors like Mellon and billionaire philanthropist Miriam Adelson, meaning Republicans could quickly become competitive with a large donation.

Democratic outside groups are also anticipated to report and spend significant sums as the tightly contested race approaches its final stretch.

Vice President Kamala Harris raised an impressive $47 million within the first 24 hours following her Tuesday night debate with former President Donald J. Trump.

The substantial amount was amassed from 600,000 individual donors, marking one of her most impressive single-day fundraising totals since her campaign launch.

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The new influx adds to her already substantial financial advantage over Trump, who entered September with a notably smaller cash reserve.

The Harris campaign revealed that her campaign had $404 million cash on hand, compared to Trump’s $295 million.

Harris’s team nearly tripled Trump’s fundraising efforts in August, underscoring her strong financial position as the campaign progresses.

The New York Times reports that presidential debates often turn into major fundraising events due to their large audiences.

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Tuesday’s debate drew 67 million live viewers, not including those who watched via websites and streaming platforms. Ms. Harris was seen as the standout performer, with a surge in donations reflecting Democratic enthusiasm.

In contrast, the Trump campaign has yet to release comparable fundraising numbers post-debate, and some major Trump donors have expressed concerns about his performance potentially impacting high-dollar fundraising efforts.

The largest 24-hour total announced by his campaign was after his felony conviction in May, when he raised nearly $53 million online. On the same day, reclusive banking heir Timothy Mellon donated $50 million to a pro-Trump super PAC.

There is some apprehension within the Harris campaign that the significant fundraising advantage reported in July and August—$671 million for Harris and the Democrats compared to $269 million for Trump and the Republicans—might dampen smaller donor contributions this fall.

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“We cannot let up,” campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon wrote in a memo to the national finance committee over the weekend, urging members to maximize fundraising efforts before the debate.

Although the Harris campaign has a financial edge, O’Malley Dillon noted that their strategy requires a broad electoral map, which is costly.

Trump’s advisers believe the most efficient path to the White House involves securing North Carolina while regaining Pennsylvania and Georgia—key battlegrounds won by President Biden in 2020.

“Trump is all in on one to two ‘must win’ states,” O’Malley Dillon wrote. “We don’t have that luxury.”

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The Harris campaign and its allies are expected to outspend their Republican counterparts on television and radio by about $130 million in the final six weeks of the race, according to AdImpact.

However, several Republican groups rely heavily on individual donors like Mellon and billionaire philanthropist Miriam Adelson, meaning Republicans could quickly become competitive with a large donation.

Democratic outside groups are also anticipated to report and spend significant sums as the tightly contested race approaches its final stretch.

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Shettima becomes 1st VP to lead Nigeria’s delegation to UN Assembly in 25 yrs

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has decided not to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York this year.

The president has thus directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation.

President Tinubu, who returned to the country last Sunday after his trip to China and the United Kingdom, according to a statement yesterday by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, wants to focus on domestic issues and address some of the country’s challenges, especially after the recent devastating flooding.

“At UNGA 79, Vice President Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement to the General Assembly, attend important sideline events, and hold bilateral meetings.”

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“The high-level General Debate, with the theme ‘Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations,’ will run from Tuesday, September 24, through Saturday, September 28, 2024,” the statement added.

Since return to democratic governance in 199, Shettima will be the first Vice President to Nigeria’s delegation to UNGA.

Only Goodluck Jonathan represented Nigeria as Acting president in September 2010 at the 65th UNGA, while late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua was away in Saudi Arabia due to his ill health.

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Plateau Assembly approves N5.8bn for LG election

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The Plateau State House of Assembly, on Thursday, approved N5.8bn for the conduct of the local government election in the state slated for October 9, 2024.

The approval by the House followed a communication from Governor Caleb Mutfwang, which was read at plenary by the Assembly Speaker, Gabriel Dewan.

The Speaker stated that the request was necessary as there was no budgetary allocation for the LG elections in the 2024 budget.

A member of the State Assembly, who declined to be named because he was not authorised to speak for the Assembly, confirmed the development to The PUNCH in Jos on Thursday.

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The lawmaker said, “Governor Mutfwang, at Tuesday’s plenary, sought the House’s approval for N5.7bn as the 2024 supplementary, which was increased after upward review by the legislators.”

He continued, “The House leader, Joseph Bukar, presented the bill during our plenary. While soliciting the support of members for speedy passage, he said PLASIEC was running out of time in preparation for the election.”

“In their individual contributions, Hon. Kalamu Dal suggested a downward review of the budget size, while Hon. Daniel Nanbol urged for a critical review and deliberations. Afterwards, members approved a revised sum of N5.8bn, as opposed to the N5.7bn requested.”

The increase, as explained by Bukar, was due to an increase in security allocation for the election, from N2.7m to N4.2m. “So, that is what happened, and that is where we are at the moment regarding the forthcoming LG election,” the lawmaker concluded.

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Enugu, Kwara tighten security ahead of LG polls

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Security measures have been intensified in Enugu and Kwara states ahead of their Local Government elections scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024.

In Enugu State, the Police Command has pledged to ensure the safety of lives and properties during the elections.

However, the peace accord signing for the elections was marred by the absence of major parties like the Peoples Democratic Party, All Progressives Congress, and Labour Party.

Only representatives from the All Progressives Grand Alliance and Accord attended but chose not to sign the accord, citing the lack of participation from the leading parties.

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Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, said all wards and flashpoints had been identified, and security personnel would be on high alert to prevent any disruptions.

The Chairman of the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission, Prof. Chris Ngwu, said the commission was fully prepared for the elections with the support of the state government in procuring necessary materials.

In Kwara State, security agencies have been actively coordinating to ensure a smooth electoral process.

Over 3,000 personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have been deployed across the state.

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The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission has completed arrangements for a trouble-free election.

Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, reported that a strategic meeting with heads of various security agencies, including the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, and others, had been held to ensure coordinated efforts for maintaining law and order.

The Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, guaranteed maximum security for the election period.

The NSCDC Commandant, Dr. Umar Mohammed, announced the deployment of 3,000 personnel to various polling units and emphasised their role in preventing violence, ballot snatching, and other disruptions.

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Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission, Telumun Tombowua, announced on Thursday that eight political parties will participate in the upcoming LG elections in the state, scheduled for October 5, 2024.

Addressing journalists in Makurdi, Tombowua said the election would be conducted fairly and transparently.

He emphasised that the law establishing the BSIEC does not permit the use of Bimodal Voter Accreditation Machines for this election.

Regarding the APC, Tombowua confirmed that the National Working Committee of the party had requested the commission to work with the seven-man caretaker committee appointed to oversee party affairs in the state.

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He noted that while 14 parties had initially shown interest, only eight completed the necessary processes and submitted their candidates.

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