Lobbyists Boost Harris-Walz Ticket Despite Campaign Donation Ban

Sept. 13, 2024, 9:30 AM UTC

Lobbyists are finding ways to boost the Democratic presidential ticket, even though the Harris-Walz campaign bans donations from them.

Influencers, especially those who are enthusiastic about Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic candidacy, are using permitted avenues for their political contributions that aim to help Democrats keep control of the White House. They’re giving to outside groups, like super PAC Future Forward, that spend money independently from the campaign. The Democratic National Committee, which can pay some limited campaign bills, is another route lobbyists said they’re taking.

The contributions signal that even as Harris, like Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, ...

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