Biden suggests he has raised nearly $20 million for his White House bid

[DonViejo]

By John Wagner and Michelle Ye Hee Lee June 18 at 8:01 AM

Joe Biden told supporters at a Manhattan fundraiser Monday night that his presidential campaign has raised money from 360,000 donors, with an average contribution of $55 — figures that suggest he has amassed nearly $20 million so far.

If so, the former vice president’s haul would eclipse that of any of the other Democratic White House hopefuls in the first quarter of the year, including Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who reported taking in $18.2 million from about 500,000 donors. Sanders also reported another $2.5 million in transfers from previous campaigns.

It is unclear whether the Biden campaign intended to release his figures publicly. Typically, campaigns wait until the close of the quarter to announce their fundraising tallies. There are still 12 days left in the fundraising quarter, which ends June 30. The Federal Election Commission will make candidate filings public on July 15.

The figures shared by Biden on Monday night provide an early glimpse into his fundraising prowess since he entered the campaign on April 25, which was past the first campaign fundraising disclosure deadline and later than many rivals.

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[loyalsister]

1. Bragging about campaign finances is not a great look

Money in politics is the root of much of the dysfunction in our political system. It's a turn off when candidates brag about it because it comes across as glorifying a contribution to economic disparities.

[SouthernProgressive]

3. Bernie Sanders Raised $18 Million in 6 Weeks, His 2020 Campaign Says

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/02/us/politics/bernie-sanders-fundraising-18-million-2020.html

Sanders advisers were all over twitter upon the initial fund raising haul.

Lets people know where you are at. It was pushed hard by the Sanders campaign when they thought his years of campaigning for President would make his fundraising higher than others. It's really not a bad look when you are on top. It is a bad look when you brag just to find out you aren't the leader.

[loyalsister]

4. Celebration money is always a bad look

No matter who does it. It may be a helpful necessary evil, but it is always evil and participating should be a source of regret rather than accomplishment.

[SouthernProgressive]

5. I strongly disagree.

It doesn't make sense as an absolute statement. Sometimes it is just helpful. There is nothing inherently evil referencing how much support you have.

"Dinner is on me" must be a big no no in your life.

[loyalsister]

9. It's offensive when it comes from someone who ignores people who are starving

nt

[Blue_true]

11. Do you mind explaining your statement? I am really confused by it. nt

[BannonsLiver]

6. Back to reaity

Running for president requires funding.

[loyalsister]

8. As I said I recognize the reality

I also know it's shameful and has been the source of the unwillingness of congress to address climate change, healthcare, and the uncivilized conditions of systemic racism, and economic oppression.
Gathering the resources that have been offered with demands that politicians have met as they looked away while people suffer and starve- until they want our votes is a necessary and shameful exercise. The skepticism, cynicism, and outright hostility celebrating it inspires should not be surprising.

[Peacetrain]

2. HOLY COW!

That is wonderful.. because Trump has been raising money since he got inaugurated.. happy to read this.. thank you

[Politicub]

7. That's an impressive haul!

[Cha]

10. It's gonna take a whole lot of money

to kick trump outta the WH.. and obviously people with money to donate know that.