The fundraising stats for Trump and Harris shows a stark contrast in the two campaigns so far.
Harris raised just over $480 million since January 01 2023 until July 31 this year. In contrast Trump raised just over $260 million since January 01 2023 until August 08 this year. It’s a sum over $220 million.
In light of the fact Trump has run for longer than Harris it doesn’t reflect well for the Republican candidate.
Kamala Harris, the Democrat Presidential candidate, has jettisoned her campaign beyond its uncertain beginnings. If the exit of Joe Biden came as a surprise, the shock is a surge of support for Harris.
However, her political career only took a form as she became the first female Vice President in American history. She served an administration that prioritised public spending and her campaign is focused on the needs of middle income families.
The background of a candidate like this is of interest, and since pundits usually look for credibility to meet plaudits head-on, it’s worth looking at what there is to rely on.
Harris is daughter to Donald J Harris, a Stanford economist who is also highly praised for his work in Jamaica. Her sister is a lawyer and former advisor in the Democrat party. It’s not a bad start, to be clear.
Any belief in a candidacy does not rely solely on family, but it helps make it believable if a message is based along similar lines. The Harris family may have achieved their goals, but the real test is in the trust of America. Let’s see if they vote, and believe.