JUST IN: Beto O'Rourke raised $6.1M in his first 24 hours as a presidential candidate, according to his campaign, surpassing Sen. Sanders and every other 2020 Democrat who has disclosed their figures.
raised $6.1 million in his first 24 hours as a presidential candidate, according to his campaign, surpassing Bernie Sanders and every other 2020 Democrat who has disclosed their figures.
That's a strong showing for the former Texas congressman who lost a Senate race last year to Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, while setting a new fundraising record.Sanders beat expectations and stunned observers by raising a then-record-setting $5.9 million in his first 24 hours as a candidate last month. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., raised at least $300,000 on New Year's Eve, her first partial day in the race, according to filings from the online donation clearinghouse ActBlue. But her campaign declined to disclose their complete one-day fundraising picture.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Beto O'Rourke raised massive $6.1 million his first day in the 2020 race, campaign saysIn the first 24 hours of his presidential campaign, Beto O'Rourke raised $6.1 million, his campaign says. That's more than any other 2020 Democratic contender on their first day to date, slightly edging Sen. Bernie Sanders' one-day total of $5.9 million
Read more »
At first campaign event, Beto O'Rourke calls for unity to defeat Trump'We all have to get on board with the same person, because it is fundamental to our chances of success that we defeat Donald Trump in 2020,” he said.
Read more »
Beto O'Rourke heading to Iowa, fueling speculation about White House bidO'Rourke said last week he had made a decision about whether to seek the Democratic nomination for president. A trip to Iowa on Saturday, where the first votes in the nominating contest will be cast in February, suggests his entry into the race is imminent. In an announcement posted on Twitter,
Read more »
Opinion | How Beto O’Rourke can catch fire if he enters the 2020 frayOpinion: How Beto O’Rourke can catch fire if he enters the 2020 fray
Read more »
Beto O’Rourke heads to Iowa as all signs point to a 2020 runO'Rourke will campaign in Waterloo, Iowa Saturday on behalf of Democratic state senate candidate Eric Giddens, according to multiple Democratic sources.
Read more »