They are hoping they can sway voters in Biden’s favor.
Next month, a significant fundraiser in support of President Biden is scheduled to take place in New York, with the notable attendance of former Presidents Obama and Clinton.
Former President Obama took to social media, specifically X, to announce his participation, inviting others to join him in supporting @JoeBiden on March 28th. In his post, he shared a donation link for Biden’s campaign, hinting at an exclusive opportunity to partake in “an evening with President Joe Biden, President Barack Obama, and President Bill Clinton.”
The convergence of these three former heads of state is poised to be a significant boon for the Biden campaign, particularly given Obama’s enduring popularity among Democrats.
As the Biden campaign heads into 2024, it boasts a formidable war chest of $117 million following a robust fourth-quarter fundraising effort that netted over $97 million. However, with former President Trump’s swift consolidation of support within the GOP, the impending general election promises to be arduous and protracted.
Earlier reports from NBC News suggest that the fundraiser may be held at Radio City Music Hall, featuring a moderated discussion among the trio of presidents, although logistical specifics are still pending.
Recent polling data paints a mixed picture for Biden, with him trailing Trump by narrow margins in crucial swing states such as Georgia, Wisconsin, Arizona, and Michigan. However, in Pennsylvania, another pivotal battleground, Biden maintains a lead over the former president in head-to-head matchups.
In summary, the upcoming fundraiser not only underscores the support for President Biden within Democratic circles but also underscores the high stakes of the forthcoming election, set against the backdrop of formidable opponents and fiercely contested battlegrounds.