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Harris campaign launch draws massive crowd, exceeding largest Biden/Harris event

Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off her presidential campaign in Wisconsin, drawing a crowd that exceeded any previous Biden/Harris events.

Harris campaign launch draws massive crowd, exceeding largest Biden/Harris event

Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off her presidential campaign in Wisconsin, drawing a crowd that exceeded any previous Biden/Harris events.

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      BIG MOMENT ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL TODAY. VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS MADE HER FIRST PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN STOP IN SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN. HER VISIT JUST TWO DAYS AFTER PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN DROPPED HIS REELECTION BID. WE HAVE LIVE TEAM COVERAGE FROM THE AIRPORT ARRIVAL TO HER SPEECH IN WEST ALLIS TO THOSE SUPPORTING HER AND THOSE PROTESTING. LET’S START WITH 12 NEWS POLITICAL DIRECTOR MATT SMITH IN WEST ALLIS. MATT KRISTEN, THE CAMPAIGN THIS AFTERNOON WAS LOOKING FOR MOMENTUM, AND THEY FOUND IT INSIDE THIS HIGH SCHOOL JUST OUTSIDE OF MILWAUKEE. VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHING HER CAMPAIGN FOR PRESIDENT IN THIS KEY SWING STATE, SHE MUST WIN. I PRAY TALES ABOUT MY CELL WON’T LET MY FREEDOM ROT IN HELL. HEY, I’MA KEEP RUNNING CAUSE A WINNER DON’T QUIT ON THEMSELVES. VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS ARRIVING TO WHAT THE CAMPAIGN SAID TODAY WAS A RECORD CROWD. MORE SUPPORTERS HERE TODAY THAN AT ANY PREVIOUS RALLY. PRESIDENT BIDEN HELD THIS CAMPAIGN CYCLE JUST 48 HOURS AFTER HE DROPPED OUT OF THE RACE. HARRIS, NOW APPEARING TO SECURE ENOUGH DELEGATES TO BE THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE AT THE CONVENTION IN CHICAGO, LAUNCHING HER 105 DAY BID FOR THE WHITE HOUSE HERE IN WISCONSIN, THE PATH TO THE WHITE HOUSE GOES THROUGH WISCONSIN. YES, IT DOES. AND TO WIN IN WISCONSIN, WE ARE COUNTING ON YOU RIGHT HERE IN MILWAUKEE. AND YOU ALL HELPED US WIN IN 2020. AND IN 2024, WE WILL WIN AGAIN. AND SO MATT, THE CAMPAIGN TODAY ALSO TOUTING BIG FUNDRAISING NUMBERS IN THE PAST 24 HOURS. YEAH DEREK, INCLUDING HERE IN WISCONSIN WHEN THE CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISING DWINDLING POST-DEBATE TOP DEMOCRATIC LEADERS HERE IN THE STATE SAY THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF WISCONSIN IN THE PAST 48 HOURS HAS RAISED SOME $250,000. PUT INTO CONTEXT, TYPICALLY, THAT THEY WOULD CONSIDER THAT A GO
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      Harris campaign launch draws massive crowd, exceeding largest Biden/Harris event

      Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off her presidential campaign in Wisconsin, drawing a crowd that exceeded any previous Biden/Harris events.

      Vice President Kamala Harris officially launched her 2024 presidential campaign in Wisconsin, drawing a large and enthusiastic crowd to West Allis Central High School. Harris' campaign event in Milwaukee drew a crowd exceeding 3,000 supporters within the high school. This marked the largest gathering for the Biden/Harris campaign during the then-active election cycle, signifying substantial enthusiasm and support for Harris as she takes center stage as the Democratic presidential nominee following President Biden's withdrawal.Harris' campaign has also seen a significant boost in fundraising and endorsements since Sunday. She reportedly raised over $100 million in donations since Sunday afternoon, demonstrating strong financial support for her candidacy. Additionally, key Democratic figures such as Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have endorsed Harris, further solidifying her position within the party.With a strong start in Wisconsin, Harris aims to build momentum and establish herself as the clear frontrunner in the Democratic primary. The coming months will be crucial for Harris as she seeks to unify the party, mobilize voters, and ultimately secure the nomination.

      Vice President Kamala Harris officially launched her 2024 presidential campaign in Wisconsin, drawing a large and enthusiastic crowd to West Allis Central High School.

      Harris' campaign event in Milwaukee drew a crowd exceeding 3,000 supporters within the high school. This marked the largest gathering for the Biden/Harris campaign during the then-active election cycle, signifying substantial enthusiasm and support for Harris as she takes center stage as the Democratic presidential nominee following President Biden's withdrawal.

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      Harris' campaign has also seen a significant boost in fundraising and endorsements since Sunday. She reportedly raised over $100 million in donations since Sunday afternoon, demonstrating strong financial support for her candidacy.

      Additionally, key Democratic figures such as Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have endorsed Harris, further solidifying her position within the party.

      With a strong start in Wisconsin, Harris aims to build momentum and establish herself as the clear frontrunner in the Democratic primary.

      The coming months will be crucial for Harris as she seeks to unify the party, mobilize voters, and ultimately secure the nomination.