Democratic operatives are taking an aggressive stance toward building an efficient party structure for Joe Biden’s reelection bid, unlike past presidential election cycles when the Democratic National Committee was an afterthought.Aides of 80-year-old Biden believe voters will allow him to complete the work he started as the nation faces uncertain economic climate including inflation and drug trafficking.
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1. Defending the American Dream
Every day without speeches is a lost opportunity for any presidential campaign, and some observers worry that Joe Biden and his advisers haven’t taken seriously enough the danger of losing to President Donald Trump or another Republican rival in 2024 Democratic primaries.However, in private discussions — whispered conversations at events, text messages and private phone calls between Biden’s supporters — those close to him often suggest otherwise. “If you want to win in November of 2024,” they suggest, “then start now or get left behind.”Biden’s advisers may seem oddly cautious. After all, his party’s 2020 primary field has been marked by anxiety over finding someone powerful enough to overcome Donald Trump – and in their estimation Biden is that person.He stands alone among Democrats with White House experience and boasts an impressive list of legislative achievements — such as passing a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill and marshaling Western support for Ukraine since Russia invaded. Furthermore, he boasts a sterling international track record.On top of that, he benefits from two major super PACs that supported him during the last election cycle: Future Forward USA and Priorities USA are still fundraising hard and expected to become key outside spending partners during this cycle.With few serious rivals to worry about, Biden should win most of his party’s support, giving him ample opportunities to speak directly to voters across the country in key states and emphasize how he’ll protect access to abortion and increase Social Security pension benefits while criticizing Republicans for trying to ban books, cut taxes, reduce military spending and limit voting rights – issues which had much support during his last run for office and should resonate again come 2024.
2. Making America Safer
With Joe Biden officially kicking off his 2024 presidential bid this week, now is an opportune time to start thinking about who voters want in both camps – Democrats and Republicans alike. According to political expert Paul Robbins of WGGB/WSHM TV-FM Paul Robbins says they want new faces on each side.However, none are expected to challenge Biden. Biden launched his campaign with an informative pre-recorded video outlining his vision for America; he asserts this momentous moment should not be used as an opportunity for complacency. Biden will likely continue campaigning along the same themes that propelled him into office: abortion rights protections, social safety net programs and voting rights.He will emphasize his legislative accomplishments, such as passing a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill and rallying international support for Ukraine after Russia invaded, but will face scrutiny over his role in facilitating the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and border controversy, with his approval ratings declining recently and continuing ethical allegations being levelled against him.Biden is expected to raise millions within days of hitting the trail, signaling Democrats are prepared to rally behind him. His campaign has already recruited several senior party figures as national co-chairs – such as Reps Lisa Blunt-Rochester (Delaware), Jim Clyburn (South Carolina), and Veronica Escobar (Texas). Furthermore, former Obama campaign officials will serve as advisors while Cesar Chavez’s granddaughter will serve as his Latino outreach liaison.Though many Democratic operatives may not support another run by the 78-year-old, he faces no serious challengers yet and could easily become an easy target of more mainstream opponents in either primary elections or third party candidates running as independents in general elections. Meanwhile, however, retirees and their affiliated PACs have donated the most with $137.2 million followed by education/civil servant/government-related PACs/lawyers and law firms as top contributors – although self-help author Marianne Williamson ran as an Independent for her run at presidential nomination in 2020 and is planning a longshot campaign this time around as well.
3. Investing in Our Future
Biden’s reelection team is banking on him to drive Democratic turnout in key swing states where this election could come down to just a few hundred thousand votes. Amid growing concerns over the economy, they hope voters will appreciate his record of pushing through major infrastructure and clean energy initiatives as an antidote for President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, which Biden views as threat to America’s national security.This campaign, unveiled Tuesday morning with a video featuring the son of a fallen police officer and granddaughter of labor activist Cesar Chavez, plans to hit the ground running this week in Pennsylvania. Vice President Biden will appear at a trade union convention and promote his economic achievements such as helping pass legislation saving $168 billion through prescription drug prices and manufacturing job growth as well as stock market gains.But President Barack Obama faces an uphill climb when it comes to convincing voters he can do more in his efforts to address issues they care about. So far he has fallen short on promises made to protect voting rights against Republican-backed attacks and reform policing to reduce deadly police shootings of Black people, and curb climate change by supporting projects like Willow oil drilling in Alaska or backing pipeline projects that environmentalists say threaten both environment and economic growth.To address this problem, the campaign has drawn on its network of liberal donors for support. It raised over $72 million during its inaugural quarter from over 400,000 contributors; many made gifts of under $200. With these achievements under their belts, the campaign now appears well on track to surpass $1 billion raised – one of the largest fundraising feats ever undertaken.Critics contend it’s too soon to tell whether Biden’s effort will succeed, with critics noting a possible lack of preparation from Biden and his team when facing off against Donald Trump or another Republican candidate like Rubio or Cruz. They argue a sparse campaign schedule sends the message that Biden and his campaign don’t care about fighting hard on behalf of voters.
4. Investing in Our Communities
After Democrats’ surprising midterm performance quelled any serious primary challenges to Joe Biden, he has launched his campaign with familiar themes aimed at warning Republicans of efforts to restrict abortion access, reduce Social Security pension benefits, limit voting rights or ban books they disagree with.But Biden’s campaign is also making an argument in his favor as president, emphasizing his legislative achievements such as passing a $1 trillion, bipartisan infrastructure law and passing the Inflation Reduction Act; investing in rural communities like funding broadband service provision or computer chip production; emphasizing his leadership through national speeches by Biden himself.Biden’s campaign strategists plan on running an intense race, taking advantage of the Republican Party’s diminished state apparatus after its defeat in 2022. Their teams are working on honing organizing tools and messaging. Furthermore, they’ve expanded fundraising operations by signing big donors such as Kevin Scott from Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott of LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman in order to bolster Biden’s campaign efforts.Biden found it more difficult than expected to rally Black voters during his 2020 run for president; but, unlike then, their enthusiasm is more widespread in 2024. He’s already assembled an experienced team: Julie Chavez Rodriguez was White House adviser in 2020 campaign; Quentin Fulks managed Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock’s 2022 reelection bid and will serve as deputy manager for Biden.Biden’s lack of an equally formidable primary opponent makes him the favorite to capture the Democratic nomination, even as two fringe candidates, self-help author Marianne Williamson and antivaccine advocate Robert F Kennedy Jr have emerged as potential challengers in several key states. A Quinnipiac University poll recently found that 70% of Democratic-leaning voters support Biden in a hypothetical primary matchup against Williamson and Kennedy; his economic message will also include his administration’s efforts to promote offshore wind, strengthen union labor and invest in America’s infrastructure while touting his rebalanced approach towards foreign policy and foreign policy strategy. Biden will make stops this week to Maryland, Chicago and New York City before his economic message brings his economic message directly.
