His candidacy has long been obvious. Joe Biden for He wants to be re-elected in 2024. As president of the United States, it was not a question of whether he would do it, but when, despite a large number of Americans who questioned or completely rejected the idea because of his age (currently 80). the moment has come
This Tuesday is a video formalizes his candidacy. In principle, and according to sources from Biden’s team, the move won’t immediately change its agenda, but it will allow for full-blown progress. organize your campaign and, just as much, and even more importantly, Donation. And allows to pinpoint a point duel Although, more than 18 months view, nowadays republish which survived against 2020 donald trumpbecause the former president is now the favorite to win the Republican nomination and is far from any declared or potential contenders. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, whose still unofficial campaign lose steam and see discussions and approval and donor leaks .
a fixed date
The date for this Tuesday was put forward by several media outlets last week, citing sources from the president’s team. In the case of Biden, who is a bit of a superstitious man, it makes sense, because in 2019 it falls exactly on the fourth anniversary of the launch of his candidacy. So he also did it with a video and did it one day. As it is today, there is intervention in a local union on the agenda of the democrat.
As then, in addition, there will be an announcement to be made this Tuesday. difference with trump had already signaled Biden’s brand and center proposal in the previous presidential campaign. Because this Tuesday starts with jury selection in New York. lawsuit for rape and defamation you sued E. Jean Carroll He was indicted against the Republican this month for crimes related to concealment of payments to silence Stormy Daniels and other criminal investigations against him.
Octogenarian
Biden this mom low popularity ratings: Only 42.6 approval Average of surveys conducted by Real Clear Politics. Numerous surveys have also confirmed refusal of candidacy with age A politician who will run for reelection at the age of 82 and would finish his second term with 86. In a recent report from NBC, for example, overall rejection was 70%, And 51% among Democratic voters. Trump is 76 years old.
These are the issues Biden, his team, and his allies have minimized by comparing criticism of his age with the actions of the government. They also play with a considerable power factor: unlike what happened to George Bush Sr., Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford, last one-term presidents, Biden doesn’t give a fuck possibility of serious internal challenge in the primaries his party wins his candidacy.
When he came to the White House, he did so by presenting himself as the leader of the transition to a new generation, and despite the lack of voices within the Democratic Party advocating this generational change, now there is almost no speck of opposition left. Neither Vice President Kamala Harris nor other potential candidates, for example Pete Buttigieg even Bernie Sanders seems willing to open loopholes that could have consequences in the elections.
Especially after the better-than-expected results in the November midterm elections, Biden, moreover, “stability” guarantee Even by progressive congressmen like Jamal Bowman. that sector progressivebut it also looks suspicious last steps towards the center In a clear effort to seek moderate or independent Republican voters, the president has given issues such as immigration or giving the green light to drilling in Alaska.
pros and cons
Biden will look ballast due to the problematic actions of his government, such as chaotic withdrawal Afghanistan, due to the still marked economic situation inflationor by investigation into his processing of confidential documents After his term as vice president and senator, the same problem is less serious, but in any case complex, than Trump has faced.
However, on his last trip to Ireland, Biden renewed “sense of optimism” It’s true that he’s still ahead of what he thinks he can achieve, and his campaign will have strong points as well. can disclose good luck During his first years in the White House, he was introduced to the investment law. infrastructure, climate change, health or international alliance to support Ukraine Before the invasion war started by Russia. You can also trust citizen mobilization Supporting Democrats in elections after the Supreme Court stripped away constitutional protection of the right to vote last year abortion.
Biden never gave up and only reinforced his message: Attack on the most radical wing of the Republican Party representative Trump and the MAGA movement (Make America Great Again) is still the dominant force in the conservative establishment and a factor that continues to unite Democrats like nothing else. And clashes with Republicans will unfold with particular intensity in the coming months as conservatives continue to negotiate to raise the debt ceiling, which will affect popular programs and demand spending cuts in the country. (and the global economy) into an economic abyss.
from now on
Biden is in no rush to get personally into the flour of a campaign. Currently planning a trip Japan and Australia Where you can also focus your efforts to confront China. And according to sources on his team it will take months to attend rallies or purely acts of choice.
Democratic strategists such as Mark Longabaugh noted that making the announcement “is good for the party to be final on this issue.” Also, formalizing the candidacy allows us to initiate the vital process. Donation. That same Friday, donors who had raised or contributed a million dollars or more in the previous campaign were called to a meeting in Washington.
Biden will also be able to assemble the team that will be responsible for this campaign, a job he can predict he can count on. Julie ChavezRodriguez grandson of historical labor activist César Chávez. And it is certain that he will have many of the things he has in this campaign. closest allies, as his chief political adviser, Mike Donilon; Anita Dunn is responsible for your communications; legal counsel Steve Richetti; Ron Klain, chief of staff, or Jen O’Malley, who led the 2020 campaign.