Biden says his U.S. presidential campaign has raised about $22 million in five days

[March 07, 2020]    NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said on Friday his campaign had raised about $22 million in five days, a figure that would represent continued momentum after his sweep of primary wins on Super Tuesday.

Democratic U.S. presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden reacts during a campaign stop in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 4, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake

"We've already raised about 22 million bucks just in 5 days," Biden said by telephone to a private campaign event, describing it as a sign of "enthusiasm."

(Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt; Editing by Sandra Maler)

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