Biden Plans Four Fundraisers in San Francisco Area to Energize 2024 Campaign

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President Joe Biden is intensifying his efforts for re-election by organizing four fundraisers in the San Francisco area. These events aim to bolster his campaign funds and lay strategic groundwork for the upcoming 2024 elections.

Throughout the latter half of June, Biden’s campaign is scheduled to host over 20 fundraisers featuring the President, Vice President Kamala Harris, First Lady Jill Biden, and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff. A source familiar with Biden’s travel plans, who preferred to remain anonymous, revealed this information.

More than half of these fundraising events will be attended by the President himself, who will also visit New York, Maryland, and Illinois. During a recent fundraising gathering in Connecticut, Biden emphasized the key aspects of his campaign, such as infrastructure development, computer chip production, climate change response programs, and legislative achievements.

“We have accomplished a great deal,” Biden stated on Friday. “Now, we must ensure that as many people as possible are aware of our accomplishments and be honest and transparent with them.”

The fundraising blitz follows Biden’s initial campaign rally in Philadelphia, where he received endorsements from influential labor unions. This event showcased the importance of a critical voter base in the most populous region of a crucial swing state. The rally was intended to generate early enthusiasm for Biden’s campaign and provide an opportunity for direct interaction with voters before dedicating much of the remaining month to meeting affluent supporters.

This flurry of engagements precedes the end of the fundraising quarter at the month’s end. In July, Biden’s campaign finance report will serve as the initial gauge of Democratic donors’ enthusiasm for his re-election bid.

Unlike former President Trump and other potential 2024 Republican contenders, Biden has not disclosed any information about his fundraising accomplishments since declaring his candidacy in April. Additionally, his campaign launch was strategically timed to avoid having to file a campaign finance report for the first quarter, a historically challenging fundraising period.

In a groundbreaking move, Biden has established joint fundraising agreements with all 50 state Democratic parties, as well as the Washington, D.C. branch. This arrangement aims to maximize donations while minimizing expenses during the campaign’s early months. It is part of a broader effort to unite the diverse Democratic coalition behind Biden, as Republicans navigate what may be a sizable and divisive primary.

“While MAGA Republicans exhaust their resources in a primary contest, each competing to push the boundaries of extremism, the President’s campaign will seize the opportunity to generate substantial funds,” commented Julie C. Rodriguez, Biden’s campaign manager, alluding to Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan.

In a separate endeavor, Rodriguez is embarking on a nationwide tour across the United States to meet with donors, local officials, and community leaders, with the goal of aligning the coalition. This tour will commence in Atlanta and include stops in Boston, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and St. Louis.

It’s worth noting that Biden’s visit to San Francisco won’t be entirely focused on the campaign. On Monday, he plans to visit the Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center and Preserve in Palo Alto, California. The President intends to tour the coastal wetland area and announce a $600 million investment in projects addressing climate change, according to the White House.

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• Joe Biden’s Official Website
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• CNN: Biden ramps up fundraising with four events in San Francisco
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