Monday, July 22, 2024

Kamala Harris receives a jubilant reception on Cape Cod as rally generates more than $2 million, and Democrats show signs of turning crisis into unity

Kamala Harris waves to the crowd as she departs rally on Cape Cod (Reuters)
 

Kamala Harris was a hit yesterday as campaign funds rolled in during a stop in Massachusetts, which marked her first rally at the top of the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential ticket. CBS News reported that the event signaled Democrats are determined to coalesce around Harris after weeks of stalemate regarding President Joe Biden's re-election efforts, which were hampered by his poor debate performance against Republican challenger Donald Trump. While reports have noted that not all Democrats are thrilled about the idea of Harris leading the ticket, the enthusiastic response in Massachusetts -- plus the sounds of campaign cash clicking to the tune of an estimated $2 million during the event -- indicate those voices have been quieted for now.

CBS' Laura Haefeli sets the scene under the headline "Kamala Harris visits Provincetown, raises more than $2 million for campaign." Haefeli writes:

Vice President Kamala Harris landed at Joint Base Cape Cod Saturday before heading to Provincetown for a campaign fundraiser at the Pilgrim Monument.

Video taken by an attendee shows a packed crowd of people who paid top dollar to support the Biden-Harris campaign. Organizers say the event raised more than $2 million.

"It was a great joyous atmosphere, everybody was very, very excited to see such turnout of our elected officials supporting each other and supporting the future of the country," said Provincetown resident Tara Sandler. She is proud of her little town at the tip of Cape Cod hosting the VP and elected officials including Governor Maura Healey, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

"It was really great to see the coalition of Democrats come together and support democracy," said Sandler.

Inside of the event, Harris focused on LGBTQ rights in a town that is home to many members of that community, promising protection for marriage equality and access to health care, criticizing Trump's team, claiming they're attacking those same freedoms. 

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