President Biden’s re-election campaign has raised $27 million since his debate performance against former President Trump, a sum that comes amid concerns about his mental fitness. While the campaign highlights the fundraising success, some political analysts see it as a last resort to counter the negative narrative surrounding Biden’s performance.
President Biden’s fundraising advantage over Donald Trump has evaporated as Trump’s recent conviction and subsequent fundraising surge has allowed him to match Biden’s spending on ads and potentially build a stronger ground game operation. Despite Biden’s lead in campaign offices and staff, Trump’s campaign emphasizes a leaner operation, focusing on building a strong volunteer base and leveraging allied groups for ground game support.
Family, friends, and researchers gathered on St Patrick’s Island for a fundraising and awareness picnic dedicated to Parkinson’s Disease. The event, hosted by the Calgary Parkinson’s Research Initiative at the University of Calgary, featured face painting, live music, and games, with the goal of raising funds and supporting research into new treatments and therapies for the neurological disorder.
A recent poll reveals that Trump’s criminal conviction in New York may have alienated some Republican voters. According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, 10% of registered GOP voters are less likely to support Trump for president due to his felony conviction for falsifying business records. However, 35% of Republican voters said they are even more likely to support Trump after the verdict. Despite the potential loss of some Republican support, Trump’s campaign has raised an impressive $53 million in donations since his conviction.
Following the guilty verdict against former President Donald Trump in a New York criminal trial, the Biden-Harris campaign has emphasized the importance of preventing Trump from re-entering the Oval Office. The campaign sent a text message to supporters urging them to donate and ensure Trump remains out of the White House. Meanwhile, Trump’s campaign website updated with a message claiming he is a “political prisoner” and calling on supporters for immediate financial contributions.
Tim Hortons restaurants in Peterborough and Northumberland County raised a combined $187,590.45 through its Smile Cookie campaign, supporting Community Care Peterborough and Five Counties Children’s Centre. The funds will help provide essential programs and services for seniors, adults with disabilities, and children in the respective communities.
CNN’s Jake Tapper accused Rep. Jasmine Crockett of engaging in the same behavior as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who made a derogatory remark about Crockett’s physical appearance. Crockett responded by launching a fundraising campaign centered on her clapback to Greene. Greene defended her statement, claiming it was not racially motivated and that Democrats also engage in appearance-based attacks. The incident has sparked controversy over the role of personal attacks in political discourse and the potential violation of ethical standards.
Led by CEO Stewart Wingate, a group of 28 employees from London Gatwick cycled 300km from the airport to Paris, raising over £37,000 for SASH Charity, Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex, and Gatwick TravelCare. The team faced challenging weather conditions, but their unwavering spirits and determination to support these vital charities carried them through. The funds raised will directly impact the lives of sick children, provide vital medical services, and support distressed passengers at London Gatwick.
The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) has announced plans to raise at least $5 million and launch a $15 million independent expenditure campaign in support of former President Trump’s 2024 presidential bid. This effort, described as the organization’s largest ever, comes amidst ongoing anti-Israel protests on college campuses and concerns within the Jewish community about rising antisemitism. RJC national political director Sam Markstein emphasized that the community is highly energized and eager to ‘turn the page’ from President Biden’s perceived failures and broken promises.
Potential vice presidential nominees for former President Donald Trump are demonstrating their ability to assist him in raising crucial campaign funds through closed-door fundraisers with major Republican donors. Tim Scott, Doug Burgum, Kristi Noem, and Vivek Ramaswamy have joined Trump at fundraising events, including a dinner in New York City with top GOP donors. Trump’s campaign estimates that these events and additional grassroots efforts will yield approximately $25 million this week.
