President Biden's reelection campaign claims to have raised $27 million after his controversial debate performance against former President Trump. The Biden-Harris campaign reported that it had collected $14 million on debate day and the morning following, a sign of the strength of grassroots support. The campaign also stated that Thursday's first hour after the debate was its biggest fundraising hour since its founding in April 2023.
The substantial financial contributions coincide with Biden's campaign's attempt to allay Democratic Party concerns about his suitability for the presidency in light of his dreadful confrontation with Trump in Atlanta, Georgia. At a Friday afternoon rally in North Carolina, Biden acknowledged his age and limitations, but he emphasized his ability to speak the truth, right and wrong, and finish tasks.
A fresh wave of demands for the president to resign as the party's standard-bearer came from political commentators, journals, and some Democrats in response to Biden's inconsistent and sluggish performance. Leading supporters of Biden refuted these remarks, defending the president and criticizing Trump for "lying" during the debate.
During a private meeting with prominent party contributors, senior Biden campaign officials sought to allay worries and anxieties, highlighting Biden's unprecedented grassroots fundraising from the debate day. Maria Cardona, a seasoned political strategist and member of the Democratic National Committee, told Fox News that the funding helps deflect criticism of Biden's performance and reminds Democrats of their enthusiasm for the president and urgency to prevent Donald Trump from getting close to the Oval Office. Team Biden's emphasis on fundraising is considered their best and possibly their only card to play.
The substantial financial contributions coincide with Biden's campaign's attempt to allay Democratic Party concerns about his suitability for the presidency in light of his dreadful confrontation with Trump in Atlanta, Georgia. At a Friday afternoon rally in North Carolina, Biden acknowledged his age and limitations, but he emphasized his ability to speak the truth, right and wrong, and finish tasks.
A fresh wave of demands for the president to resign as the party's standard-bearer came from political commentators, journals, and some Democrats in response to Biden's inconsistent and sluggish performance. Leading supporters of Biden refuted these remarks, defending the president and criticizing Trump for "lying" during the debate.
During a private meeting with prominent party contributors, senior Biden campaign officials sought to allay worries and anxieties, highlighting Biden's unprecedented grassroots fundraising from the debate day. Maria Cardona, a seasoned political strategist and member of the Democratic National Committee, told Fox News that the funding helps deflect criticism of Biden's performance and reminds Democrats of their enthusiasm for the president and urgency to prevent Donald Trump from getting close to the Oval Office. Team Biden's emphasis on fundraising is considered their best and possibly their only card to play.
