President Joe Biden has made history by raising over $25 million in what his campaign is calling the “most successful political fundraiser in American history.”
The event, held at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, featured the participation of former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, drawing more than 5,000 supporters and showcasing a star-studded lineup of musical guests, including Queen Latifah, Lizzo, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo, and Lea Michele.
Record-Breaking Fundraiser: President Biden’s fundraising event in New York City has set a new record for his campaign, further illustrating the growing cash advantage over his presumptive general election opponent, former President Donald Trump.
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Show of Strength and Momentum: The massive haul comes at a time when Biden and his allies have sought to present their financial advantage in the race against Trump as a broader sign of strength and momentum.
Exclusive Access: The highest-paying donors at the event had access to perks such as a photo with the three presidents, with legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz on hand to take portraits of donors with Biden, Clinton, and Obama.
Campaign’s Statement: According to Biden-Harris 2024 campaign co-chair Jeffrey Katzenberg, the historic raise is a testament to the unprecedented fundraising machine they’ve built, emphasizing that every dollar raised will reach the voters who will decide the election.
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Cash Advantage: The Biden campaign and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) ended February with $155 million, more than twice as much cash on hand as Trump and the Republican National Committee (RNC).
Counterpoint to Concerns: The event was designed to offer a joyous counterpoint to concerns about Biden’s political standing and to rally momentum as polling numbers start to show signs of a comeback.
Trump’s Fundraising Gap: The impressive fundraising numbers further highlight Trump’s cash squeeze as he battles his legal troubles, including criminal indictments.
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The success of this fundraiser underscores the significant financial advantage President Biden holds over his political opponents, setting the stage for an intense and well-funded campaign as the election approaches.
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, polls are indicating an intense competition between incumbent President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Current Poll Averages: Median: Biden 45%, Trump 44%, Likely Range: Biden 40-45%, Trump 39-44%, High: Biden 50%, Trump 49%, Low: Biden 40%, Trump 39%. Biden faces a challenging re-election bid amid high inflation, significant industrial-policy bills, and ongoing turmoil in various international regions, including Afghanistan, Ukraine, and the Middle East. His presidency has been marked by efforts to expand the state, support unions, and lead an international coalition to aid Ukraine against Russia’s invasion.
Trump is striving to leverage his base of White social conservatives while also attracting historic numbers of non-White voters, particularly focusing on the economy. His aggressive agenda on race-related issues and inflammatory rhetoric has sparked a fierce debate about the accuracy and sustainability of his growing support among non-White voters.
Support Among Minority Voters: Trump’s current lead in polls is largely based on significantly improved support among voters of color, drawing more support from Black and Hispanic voters than any Republican nominee since at least 1960.
Debate Over Accuracy: The unprecedented inroads Trump is making among Black and Hispanic voters have triggered a debate over the accuracy of these numbers and the sustainability of his support as more voters learn about his aggressive race-related agenda.
Economic Comparison: The comparison between the economic experiences under Biden’s presidency and Trump’s previous term is opening more Hispanic voters to Trump, leading to deeper discontent over Biden’s performance in minority communities.
Racial Resentments: Trump’s use of inflammatory and racist language throughout his political career has contributed to stoking White racial resentments, presenting a supreme irony in his fate for the 2024 election.
The polls are shedding light on a highly competitive election landscape, with both candidates vying for support among voters of diverse racial backgrounds. As the election draws closer, the sustainability of Trump’s growing support among non-White voters and Biden’s economic performance will likely play significant roles in shaping the outcome of the election.
