A star-studded Zoom call in support of vice-president Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign raised over $4 million from 190,000 participants, including celebrities like Jeff Bridges, Mark Hamill, and Mark Ruffalo. The call was organized by “White Dudes for Harris” and featured speakers encouraging white men to support Harris and reject Donald Trump’s divisive rhetoric. Harris, who is of Indian and Jamaican heritage, is poised to become the first woman of color to lead a major-party presidential ticket.
The event was part of a series of virtual gatherings, including calls for Black women, Black men, and white women in support of Harris’s campaign. Following disparaging remarks by Trump and his supporters, efforts like “White Dudes for Harris” aim to counter negativity and promote inclusivity in the political landscape.
The fundraising efforts come as Harris and Trump are neck and neck in key battleground states, with recent polls showing them tied in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The enthusiasm for Harris’s campaign is evident in the large turnouts and donations from supporters, indicating a strong backing for her historic candidacy.
As the election approaches, the support for Harris continues to grow, with various demographic groups coming together to rally behind the vice-president. The success of these virtual events underscores the broad appeal and momentum of Harris’s campaign as she vies for the presidency.
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