Biden’s Donors Haven’t Cut Enough Big Checks Yet, Worrying Allies
- Campaign may delay plans to announce initial fundraising haul
- Early donations serve as marker of enthusiasm for Biden run
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Democrats are concerned that President Joe Biden hasn’t raised enough money from donors in the initial days since his Tuesday reelection announcement, potentially underscoring the perception that his run isn’t exciting voters.
The sluggish fundraising comes from a lack of outreach to major donors who can boost the early total by making big contributions to the Democratic Party, according to sources close to the campaign.