Barack Obama snapped
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At a fundraiser for Joe Biden’s 2024 presidential campaign in New York City, Barack Obama snapped at protesters who repeatedly interrupted a panel with Obama, Biden and Bill Clinton that was moderated by Stephen Colbert. Protesters shouted slogans like “Shame on you Joe Biden” and “Blood on your hands” as they were ushered out.
Genocide Joe
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Outside, others chanted “[Expletive] Joe Biden” and “Genocide Joe has got to go.” The event aimed to raise $25 million. Meanwhile, Donald Trump attended a wake for a slain NYPD officer, highlighting Democratic policies’ impact on crime.
Rich people
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“It is such an honor to be in this room with so many rich people,” actress Mindy Kaling said. “People are paying up to $500,000 to be here tonight,” she said, adding, “For that kind of money at an RNC fundraiser, you get to be Secretary of State.”
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Trump’s team contrasted this with Biden hanging out with “rich and famous” donors instead of honoring police. “President Trump will be honoring the life and legacy of Officer Diller and paying respects to his family, friends, and the NYPD for their terrible loss,” Trump campaign Communications Director Steven Cheung said. “Meanwhile, the Three Stooges—Biden, Obama, and Clinton—will be at a glitzy fundraiser in the city with their elitist, out-of-touch celebrity benefactors.”
Criticism
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The fundraiser also occurred as Biden faced criticism over inflation and other issues. The Biden campaign’s remarkable fundraising success in the first quarter of 2024 has underscored the strength and momentum of President Joe Biden’s reelection bid. With an infusion of over $90 million in March and an impressive cash-on-hand war chest, the campaign’s financial achievements have reflected the enthusiasm and support driving the Democratic Party’s electoral efforts.
Biden campaign
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The Biden campaign and the Democratic National Committee reported an extraordinary fundraising total of over $187 million in the first quarter of 2024, nearly doubling their previous three months’ fundraising. This historic achievement has positioned the campaign with a war chest exceeding $192 million, setting a new high for any Democratic candidate in U.S. history.
Fundraising success
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A significant aspect of the fundraising success has been the overwhelming support from grassroots donors, with 96% of all donations in the first quarter amounting to less than $200.
Donors
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The campaign’s ability to mobilize a broad spectrum of donors, exemplified by contributions from teachers, nurses, and everyday Americans, has underscored the depth of enthusiasm and engagement fueling Biden’s reelection efforts.
Key states
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The pace of fundraising has empowered the Biden campaign to undertake major digital and television advertising campaigns in key states, bolstering efforts to engage and mobilize potential supporters ahead of the November election.
Financial resources
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The infusion of financial resources has facilitated the establishment of offices across the country and the deployment of staff in battleground states, amplifying the campaign’s on-the-ground presence.
Winning operation
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The campaign’s strategic utilization of funds has been focused on building a winning operation that resonates with the voters who will decide the election.
Leveraging
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By leveraging financial resources to pursue a paid media program and expand its presence in critical states, the Biden campaign has demonstrated a concerted effort to meet voters where they are and amplify its message effectively.
Trump’s campaign
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In contrast to Biden’s robust fundraising, former President Donald Trump’s campaign reported raising $65.6 million in March, with $93.1 million in cash on hand.
Trump’s fundraising
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While Trump’s fundraising operation is gearing up, the significant financial disparity between the two campaigns has prompted reflections on the contrasting financial landscapes and their implications for the electoral narrative.
Low approval
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The Biden campaign’s strong fundraising momentum has defied low approval ratings and polls indicating voter preference for alternatives to a 2020 rematch.
Biden’s candidacy
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The substantial financial support for the president’s reelection bid has signaled a level of enthusiasm and commitment that transcends conventional metrics, reflecting enduring grassroots engagement and support for Biden’s candidacy.
