President Joe Biden’s campaign sees this week as a focal point, with both Super Tuesday and his State of the Union address on Thursday crystalizing to voters that this election will be a Biden versus Trump rematch.
The president’s campaign has been eager for the general election to begin in earnest so they can more effectively draw the contrast with Trump.
For the past several months, they say, people have not been fully tuned in to the political cycle. This week, campaign officials say, is the moment when that starts to change.
In fact, one campaign official says it’s helpful for Trump to be in the limelight and news cycle more, so Americans can be reminded of what they called his “dangerous ideas,” such as his recent remarks that immigrants are “poisoning the blood” of America. These comments help push swing voters – who will decide this election – towards Biden, the campaign official said.
President Joe Biden speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Hagerstown Regional Airport in Hagerstown, Maryland, on March 5, 2024.
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The president will ramp up attacks on Trump, which the campaign says have been getting under Trump’s skin. For instance, when the president said on “Late Night with Seth Myers” that Trump can’t remember his wife’s name, the next day Trump blasted Biden’s comments in a Truth Social video.
One campaign official says Trump’s response proves his ego took a hit and that his reaction gave the Biden team a window to attack Trump again in a post on social media.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at his Mar-a-Lago estate, on March 4, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla.
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The campaign will have a watch party, war room and boiler room Tuesday night to examine Super Tuesday data. Officials say they’ll be closely watching where and which demographics Trump underperforms with — they point to what they say is his weakness with suburban voters and female voters. The campaign will also be monitoring what they’ve seen so far as stronger-than-expected turnout in uncontested Democratic primaries.
They have staff on the ground in the battleground states as a warmup and trial run for the general election. The campaign continues to ramp up its operations in battleground states, with plans to open 31 offices in Wisconsin in the next several weeks.
The campaign sees Biden’s State of the Union speech as one of the biggest moments for the president ahead of November, and a critical moment for him to set the scene for what his campaign will be about. They say they’re aware that much of the electorate is deeply disengaged and needs to be persuaded.
The campaign continues to brush off poor polling as overestimating Trump’s popularity. They argue that the Biden campaign has a larger war chest that’s focused on voter outreach, whereas much of the Trump campaign and RNC funds will be funneled towards helping cover Trump’s legal fees.
As the 2020 general election approaches, the Biden campaign is gearing up to highlight the stark differences between their candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden, and incumbent President Donald Trump. With the country facing numerous challenges, including a global pandemic, economic uncertainty, and social unrest, the Biden campaign is making a concerted effort to showcase how Biden’s policies and leadership style differ from those of Trump.
One of the key areas where Biden and Trump diverge is their approach to handling the COVID-19 pandemic. While Trump has downplayed the severity of the virus and resisted implementing nationwide measures to curb its spread, Biden has consistently advocated for a science-based approach to combating the pandemic. Biden has called for increased testing and contact tracing, as well as the implementation of a national mask mandate to help slow the spread of the virus.
In terms of economic policy, Biden has proposed a plan that focuses on rebuilding the economy from the bottom up, with an emphasis on creating jobs and supporting small businesses. Trump, on the other hand, has prioritized tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy, which critics argue have only exacerbated income inequality in the country.
On issues of racial justice and police reform, Biden has expressed support for measures such as banning chokeholds and creating a national police oversight commission, while Trump has taken a more hardline stance in support of law enforcement. The Biden campaign has also highlighted Biden’s commitment to addressing systemic racism and inequality in America, while criticizing Trump for his divisive rhetoric and failure to adequately address these issues.
Overall, the Biden campaign is seeking to draw a clear contrast between their candidate and Trump on a range of policy issues, as well as on matters of character and leadership. With the country facing unprecedented challenges, voters will have a clear choice in November between two very different visions for the future of America.
