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Campaign Raises $77.2M as Challenger Leads Collins 13 Points

8/19/2026

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Story summary

He called President Donald Trump a “draft-dodging crook president” at a rally on Tuesday.
He mocked Trump for traveling with Natalie Harp, prompting Trump to call him “Pee-wee Herman” and Steven Cheung to call him a “radical, extremist Dumocrat.”
He told MS NOW’s Jen Psaki he has “zero interest” in a 2028 presidential run, while his campaign raised $77.2 million, holds $42.6 million, and leads Rep. Mike Collins by 13 points in a poll.

History

Historical Context

Barack Obama announced his presidential bid on Feb 10 2007, then shattered fundraising norms by pulling $32 million in January 2008 and topping $235 million by March, fueling his primary win and 2008 victory. That early-war chest model set a benchmark the current frontrunner follows, echoing the Democratic National Committee’s record-breaking cash drives that reshaped nomination strategies.

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Story summary

He called President Donald Trump a “draft-dodging crook president” at a rally on Tuesday.
He mocked Trump for traveling with Natalie Harp, prompting Trump to call him “Pee-wee Herman” and Steven Cheung to call him a “radical, extremist Dumocrat.”
He told MS NOW’s Jen Psaki he has “zero interest” in a 2028 presidential run, while his campaign raised $77.2 million, holds $42.6 million, and leads Rep. Mike Collins by 13 points in a poll.

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