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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.”

Advertisement

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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HoR to Hold Interactive Session on Executive Tax Return Bills

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By Gloria Ikibah
The House of Representatives is set to host an internal Interactive Session on the four Executive Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly, on Monday, November 18, 2024, in  Abuja.
This was contained in a statement by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi, on Sunday in Abuja.
According to him, this initiative, championed by the House Leadership, underscores our commitment to ensuring robust engagement and informed legislative action on critical policy reforms.
The statement reads in  part: “It aims to provide Members of the House with a platform to engage directly with the principal promoters of the tax reform bills from the Executive arm of government.
“Thus, this engagement will enable Honourable Members seek clarifications, pose critical questions, and gain deeper insights into the proposed reforms. Such understanding is vital to strengthening the legislative process and enhancing Members’ contributions to the deliberations on these bills.
“Recognising the national significance of the proposed reforms and their implications for fiscal policy and governance.
“The 10th House of Representatives remains committed to its mandate of advancing the nation’s development through transparent, inclusive, and informed legislative processes.
“The public is invited to note that while this is an internal interactive session, it does not foreclose the customary public hearing—a crucial step in the lawmaking process. At such hearings, members of the public are provided with an opportunity to gain deeper insights into legislative proposals and make meaningful inputs aimed at shaping effective reforms”, Rotimi stated.
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FG Commends Governor Bago For Intervention In Federal Road Projects Across The State

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By Gloria Ikibah
The Federal Government has commended Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, for his intervention in several federal road projects across the state.
Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, gave the commendation during an interactive session in Abuja with Niger State Government, and contractors handling various federal road projects in the state, to reviewed ongoing federal road projects in Niger with the goal of addressing outstanding issues.
Umahi praised the Governor’s efforts, calling them “unprecedented,” and acknowledged his exemplary leadership in personally leading the state delegation to the meeting, this is even as he urged other state governors to follow the example set by Governor Bago, emphasizing the importance of effective and continuous project supervision.
The Minister also stressed the need for improved collaboration between federal legislators and the Ministry to ensure sufficient funding for the execution of these projects, and warned contractors to adhere strictly to project specifications, stating that failure to do so would result in contract termination.
The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, who also lauded Governor Bago, described him as a hardworking and passionate leader, and highlighted that the Governor’s people-oriented programs reflect his deep commitment to the wellbeing of his constituents.
In his remarks  the Niger Governor revealed that the state government is intervening in 18 federal road projects, aimed at complementing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.
Bago suggested that such peer reviews should occur quarterly and encouraged his fellow governors to participate, as it would motivate the Federal Government to further support the people.
The Governor also applauded the Minister of Works for his courage, capacity, and competence in managing his responsibilities.
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#OndoDecides2024: APC congratulates Aiyedatiwa, applauds Ondo electorate

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By Francesca Hangeior

The All Progressives Congress has congratulated the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on his re-election in the just-concluded governorship election.

 
Aiyedatiwa won the election, having polled a total of 366,781 votes across all 18 Local Government Areas of the state.

 
He defeated his closest rival — Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party, who got 117,845 votes.

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In a statement issued by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on Sunday, and made available to PUNCH Online, the party described Aiyedatiwa as a “clear attestation” that his administration’s policies “resonated deeply with the electorate.”

 
The statement read, “The All Progressives Congress (APC) heartily congratulates the Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on his re-election.

 
“Your Excellency’s resounding victory in the just-concluded Ondo State gubernatorial election is a clear attestation that your administration’s policies and programmes and campaign message of hope and consolidation have resonated deeply with the electorate.

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