Donations, Diversity and Dirty campaigns: The presidential campaign heats up
Jul 23, 2024
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Nancy Pelosi, George Clooney, and Beyonce support Kamala Harris in the presidential race, highlighting her fundraising success and diverse backing. The podcast discusses campaign strategies, VP picks, and post-debate uncertainties, analyzing the dynamics of the upcoming presidential race.
Kamala Harris secures financial support from Silicon Valley and focuses on grassroots efforts.
Anticipated challenges for Kamala Harris include attacks on her race and gender, necessitating strategic responses.
Deep dives
Kamala Harris Endorsed as Presidential Nominee by Joe Biden
Joe Biden endorses Kamala Harris as the potential Democratic presidential nominee, passing the baton in the Democratic Party relay race. Harris faces the task of highlighting achievements under Biden's leadership, provoking Republican criticisms.
Financial Backing and Grassroots Support for Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris receives significant financial support, including a notable donation from Silicon Valley billionaires. Grassroots efforts and volunteer recruitment play a pivotal role in her campaign's organization and outreach.
Election Strategies and Fundraising Dynamics
The podcast discusses the critical role of money in US election campaigns, emphasizing the enormous fundraising efforts Kamala Harris has undertaken. Micro-targeting strategies and fundraising dynamics significantly impact campaign success.
Anticipated Campaign Challenges and Narrative Shift
The anticipated campaign challenges for Kamala Harris include potential attacks on her race and gender, as well as predictions of an increase in dog-whistle politics. Insights into shifting narratives and strategical responses are highlighted.
Kamala Harris has received the backing of Nancy Pelosi, George Clooney and Beyonce to name but three. She's found a million new small figure donors and got the female power of Silicon Valley behind her.
Meanwhile, Trump is having to think about how the campaign has changed overnight. Is the choice of his VP JD Vance still feeling like the right one? And who will Kamala pick to fight the campaign beside her - if she is crowned the new presidential candidate this week?
We talk to a close friend of Joe Biden - Congressman Brendan Boyle - about Biden's decision to pull out. And ask what the shape of the battle will be now?