Joe Biden bundlers plot fundraising blitz to follow running mate announcement

Joe Biden’s bundlers are planning to host a slew of virtual fundraisers for him and the Democratic National Committee, just after he announces his running mate, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter.

Some of the expected co-hosts who are privately being mentioned are Hollywood movie executive Jeffrey Katzenberg, Wall Street executive Jim Chanos, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., Andrew Hauptman, the co-founder of investment firm Andell Inc. and movie star George Clooney, according to the people.

The events have yet to be finalized. There are many others that are also in the mix to host Biden fundraisers, including other lawmakers and business leaders. The people declined to be named as the events have yet to be made public.

The events will be a showcase for Biden’s running mate, whom he is expected to choose within the next couple weeks. Many of these fundraisers would feature both Biden and his VP choice. But some gatherings will allow his pick to appear solo, giving her a chance to connect with big money donors.