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Biden Ramps Up Reelection Campaign with High-Profile Fundraisers

With over $97 million raised in Q4 2023 and $117 million on hand, Biden's campaign gains momentum with support from Obama and Clinton.

President Biden walks with former President Obama on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Philadelphia during a midterms campaign rally. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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Then-President Barack Obama, then-Vice President Joe Biden and former president Bill Clinton at the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, W.Va., on July 2, 2010.
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Overview

  • President Joe Biden is intensifying his reelection campaign efforts with a series of fundraisers across the U.S., including high-profile events in New York City and California.
  • Biden's campaign has raised over $97 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, holding a record $117 million on hand, the largest sum for any Democratic candidate at this point in the race.
  • Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are set to support Biden at a major fundraiser in New York City on March 28, expected to draw significant attendance.
  • The campaign's focus on Trump as the main opponent highlights the stakes of the 2024 election, with Biden framing it as a referendum on his predecessor.
  • Despite concerns over Biden's campaign strategy and visibility, the involvement of Obama and Clinton aims to boost momentum and fundraising efforts.