From Leonardo DiCaprio to Katy Perry, here's why Hollywood supports Kamala Harris
is not leading in the polls or in fundraising. After a surge over the summer, following her first Democratic presidential debate performance, her campaign has steadily lost steam.
Harris is a known quantity in the entertainment industry, which has supported her as a candidate for state office three times. According to her latest contribution report, Harris has received $2,800 apiece from Steven Spielberg, Kate Capshaw, Jason Blum, and Bette Midler. She has also received $5,600 — the individual maximum for the primary and general elections — from Leonardo DiCaprio, Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, Anthony Anderson, and “Simpsons” writer Mike Scully. She also got $5,000 from Alfre Woodard, and $1,000 apiece from producer Gale Anne Hurd and soccer star Megan Rapinoe.
So far, exclusive fundraisers have been less important than mobilizing hundreds of thousands of small-dollar contributors. But mega-donors may see their clout quickly restored if super PACs begin to form. The Sanders and Warren campaigns sent emails to supporters last week decrying Biden’s signals on the issue.
Trump does not have many supporters in Hollywood, but the ones he does have write big checks. Brock Pierce, the former child actor who is now a bitcoin entrepreneur, gave $91,100 to Trump’s campaign, the Trump Victory Committee, and the Republican National Committee. Burt Sugarman, the former TV producer and husband of Mary Hart, also gave $91,100 to those committees.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
That's the ticket: Joe Biden picks Sen. Kamala Harris as his 2020 vice presidential running mateShe has been a VP contender since she endorsed Biden. Harris is the first Black woman and Asian American person on a major-party presidential ticket.
Weiterlesen »
That's the ticket: Joe Biden picks Sen. Kamala Harris as his 2020 vice presidential running mateShe has been a VP contender since she endorsed Biden. Harris is the first Black woman and Asian American person on a major-party presidential ticket.
Weiterlesen »
Biden picks Sen. Kamala Harris as running mateFormer Vice President Joe Biden announced his long-awaited pick for a running mate, selecting Sen. Kamala Harris as his choice for vice president.
Weiterlesen »
Biden selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as running mateBREAKING: Joe Biden picks California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate, making her the first Black woman on a major party presidential ticket. Harris, a 55-year-old first-term senator, is one of the party's most prominent figures.
Weiterlesen »