"Before President Joe Biden exited the race, environmental groups were badly lagging the rate of their 2020 campaign spending. That’s changing."

"Vice President Kamala Harris’ rise to the top of the Democratic ticket has reshaped the campaign strategy of environmental groups — starting with their bank accounts.

Some climate advocates set all-time election fundraising records in recent months, federal disclosures show. That month, President Joe Biden ceded his reelection campaign to Harris, following a year marked by sluggish donations and weak enthusiasm.

Green groups are now talking about going on offense in swing states and battleground House districts."

Timothy Cama and Adam Aton report for E&E News September 18, 2024. [2]