The Democratic National Committee on Monday announced a $15 million investment in swing-state parties as it looks to beef up its campaign infrastructure in key battlegrounds.
From that bucket, nearly $1.5 million will go to the Arizona Democratic Party, nearly $1 million will go to the Georgia Democratic Party, nearly $2 million will go to the Michigan Democratic Party, over $1.2 will go to the North Carolina Democratic Party, over $2 million will go to the Nevada Democratic Party, nearly $2 million will go to the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, and nearly $3 million will go to the Wisconsin Democratic Party, according to plans shared first with ABC News.
The investments, announced on the second day of the Republican National Convention, will help open new field offices in urban and rural areas in the key states, help stat parties obtain accurate data and help candidates running in down-ballot races.
Democrats’ coordinated campaign has so far opened 217 field offices across the battleground states and hired over 1,100 staffers, the DNC said in a press release.
“As MAGA Republicans descend on Milwaukee to nominate a serial liar, cheater, and convicted felon in Donald Trump, Democrats are leaving nothing to chance and investing heavily on the ground to ensure Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win this election,” DNC Chair Jaime Harrison said in a statement provided to ABC News before Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
“This is the largest-ever investment made to battleground state parties at this point in time, and we continue to build our state-by-state war chests in preparation to re-elect President Biden and Vice President Harris in November,” he added.
The investments come as Democrats look to pad their advantage in one key area: campaign infrastructure.
President Joe Biden attends the first presidential debate hosted by CNN in Atlanta, June 27, 2024.
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The DNC and Biden campaign have spent heavily to expand their footprint across the electoral map, setting up field offices and hiring staff and volunteers to spread campaign messaging and knock on doors to communicate with voters, among other things.
The Republican National Committee in a statement did not disclose details about its own campaign infrastructure, though it downplayed any advantages the DNC may have amid broader turmoil over Biden.
“Joe Biden’s campaign is desperate to talk about anything but their cognitively impaired candidate or the disastrous poll numbers that have them losing in every battleground state, as well as so-called ‘blue states’ across the country,” said RNC spokesperson Anna Kelly.
“Biden and his handlers can talk process all they want, but President Trump will continue to talk about his agenda to curb inflation, lower costs, secure the open southern border, end the chaos Biden has created at home and abroad, and Make America Great Again,” she added.
The advantage could be key to remaining competitive after Trump’s campaign and allied GOP groups closed a once-yawning fundraising gap and as Democrats continue to tremble over Biden’s shaky debate performance last month. The assassination attempt Saturday also could alter the race, though it’s unclear precisely how.
Several congressional Democrats have called on Biden to drop out of the 2024 race over concerns about his mental fitness and electability, but Harrison has been an adamant ally since the debate.
“This election was always going to be close, and regardless of beltway media narratives, the entire election is going to come down to operation and turnout in the battleground states,” Harrison said.
“The Democrats’ operation is second to none and stronger than ever. As MAGA Republicans hype up Donald Trump this week, it’s important to remember that Democrats are lightyears ahead of the RNC on the ground, where it actually matters. We’re going to win this election by engaging voters community-by-community, block-by-block, door-by-door,” he added.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has announced a bold move to invest $15 million in swing-state parties during the kickoff of the Republican National Convention. This significant investment is aimed at boosting Democratic efforts in key battleground states ahead of the upcoming presidential election.
The DNC’s decision to allocate such a substantial amount of funding to swing-state parties underscores the party’s commitment to winning crucial states that could determine the outcome of the election. Swing states, also known as battleground states, are those where the outcome is unpredictable and could swing either way between Democrats and Republicans.
By investing in swing-state parties, the DNC is signaling its intention to mobilize voters, build grassroots support, and strengthen Democratic infrastructure in states that will play a pivotal role in deciding the next president. This investment will allow local parties to expand their voter outreach efforts, enhance their digital organizing capabilities, and bolster their ground game leading up to Election Day.
The timing of this announcement, coinciding with the start of the GOP convention, is strategic. It sends a clear message that Democrats are not backing down and are prepared to fight for every vote in key battleground states. With the stakes high and the race tightening, the DNC’s investment in swing-state parties could make a significant difference in the outcome of the election.
In recent years, swing states have become increasingly important in presidential elections, with candidates focusing their efforts and resources on winning over voters in these key battlegrounds. By investing $15 million in swing-state parties, the DNC is demonstrating its commitment to winning back crucial states that were narrowly lost in the 2016 election.
This investment is part of a broader strategy by the DNC to build a strong and united front against President Trump and the Republican Party. By supporting local parties in swing states, the DNC aims to create a coordinated and effective campaign that can mobilize voters, counter disinformation, and ultimately secure victory in November.
As the Republican National Convention gets underway, the DNC’s pledge to invest $15 million in swing-state parties serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of grassroots organizing and voter engagement in determining the outcome of the election. With just months to go until Election Day, Democrats are leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to win back key battleground states and secure a Democratic victory in November.
