An imperfect though telling metric in presidential campaigns is enthusiasm among small donors, those giving $200 or less. It’s a rough proxy for enthusiasm among the base, and just as polling shows President Trump receives a more ardent embrace among his base than rival Joe Biden, the individualized money story reflects that as well.
Americans who donate to campaigns are more likely to vote, according to the Pew Research Center. “Among those who say they vote always or nearly always, 21% said that they made a donation, compared with 4% of those who seldom voted or voted only part of the time,” the Pew survey found. Read more…