Harris campaign raises a record $81 million in 24 hours

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign raised $81 million in the first 24 hours of her candidacy — a new presidential donation record — following President Biden's departure from the race.

Why it matters: Harris' stunning influx of funds injects new energy into the race after Democrats saw Biden's path to victory rapidly shrink.

The total includes money raised across the campaign, Democratic National Committee and joint fundraising committees.