Harris holds her first fundraiser as the likely Democratic nominee as donors open their wallets

AP White House Correspondent

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is holding her first fundraiser since becoming the Democrats’ likely White House nominee as she looks to build on a record week of contributions since President Joe Biden ended his campaign for reelection. Harris is in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on Saturday hoping to raise more than $1.4 million, according to her campaign, from an expected audience of about 800 people at the Colonial Theatre. Supporters for the fundraiser included musician James Taylor and many of the state’s Democratic heavyweights, such as Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, former Gov. Deval Patrick and Rep. Richie Neal. Harris took in more than $100 million in donations in the first 48 hours after Biden quit the race.