Kamala Harris to Host Philadelphia Fundraiser as She Eyes 2024 Run
The vice president's visit comes as she ramps up her political travel and weighs a potential White House bid.
Harris is expected to raise roughly $1 million at the Philadelphia fundraiser.
Vice President Kamala Harris will headline a fundraiser in Philadelphia on Tuesday as she continues to test the waters for a potential 2024 presidential run.
The event, which is being organized by the Democratic National Committee, is expected to raise roughly $1 million, according to a source familiar with the planning.
Harris has been ramping up her political travel in recent months, visiting key early primary states such as Iowa and New Hampshire. She has also been delivering speeches and meeting with potential donors.
The vice president's Philadelphia fundraiser comes as she weighs a potential White House bid.
Harris has not yet made a decision about whether she will run for president, but sources close to her say she is seriously considering it.
If she does decide to run, Harris would be the first woman of color to seek the Democratic nomination for president.
Harris has a long history of public service.
She served as district attorney of San Francisco and California attorney general before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2016.
Harris was elected vice president in 2020 alongside President Joe Biden.
As vice president, Harris has played a key role in the Biden administration, leading the administration's efforts on voting rights and criminal justice reform.
Harris is a polarizing figure, but she is also one of the most popular Democrats in the country.
A recent poll found that Harris is the favorite of 23% of Democratic voters, making her the second most popular Democrat behind Biden.
If Harris decides to run for president, she would face a crowded field of Democratic candidates.
Other potential Democratic candidates include former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
