About 1.3 million donors have made almost 3.4 million contributions, and 97 per cent of donations have been beneath US$200, in response to an announcement from Biden’s marketing campaign, which launched the figures on Sunday (Mar 17).
Biden in February went on a fundraising journey to California and attended fundraisers within the Los Angeles and San Francisco areas.
Opposition to Donald Trump, who clinched the Republican Occasion’s nomination, and to the Republican Occasion have motivated donors.
Biden’s marketing campaign generated US$1.6 million in grassroots income within the 48 hours following the Republican Occasion major in South Carolina, whereas Trump-focused emails have additionally pushed donations, Biden’s marketing campaign stated.
“The stakes of this election could not be greater for the way forward for this nation, and our historic fundraising operation is ensuring each voter is aware of these stakes come November,” stated Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Biden’s marketing campaign supervisor.