Almost 200,000 people, including celebrities like Mark Hamill and Jeff Bridges, came together for a fundraising Zoom call in support of Vice President Harris’s presidential bid. The “White Dudes for Harris” event raised over $4 million and aimed to bring White men who traditionally support Republican candidates into the Democratic fold.
Organizers of the call emphasized the importance of appealing to White male voters who have historically sided with the GOP. They highlighted Harris’s message of freedom and her progressive stances on issues like women’s rights and the environment as reasons for support. The event also aimed to energize supporters for what is expected to be a challenging election.
The call featured jokes about the lack of diversity among attendees, but speakers like Pete Buttigieg and Bradley Whitford emphasized the excitement and momentum behind Harris’s campaign. The event was not officially affiliated with Harris’s campaign, but funds were raised through merchandise sales and matched donations.
This fundraising call followed similar events by groups like Black Women for Harris and Latino supporters, showing a broad base of support for the Vice President. Celebrities and politicians alike expressed their enthusiastic backing for Harris and her platform, highlighting the diverse coalition of voters needed to win the presidency.
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