Joe Biden camp announces $50M ad blitz and $17M voter outreach push
The campaign plans to launch a wave of television, radio, and internet advertisements targeting voters in battleground states. These ads will focus on issues such as abortion and economic concerns, while also portraying former President Trump as a threat to American democracy and the rule of law.
The advertisements will also capitalize on events such as the Republican National Convention, 'The Bachelorette' season premiere, and the 2024 Olympics, which attract large and diverse audiences in terms of ideology.
The campaign wrote in a release detailing the push, "This will be a close race, decided by battleground voters who require consistent time, outreach, and attention."
It added, "While Donald Trump is on the golf course, we are putting in the work to reach critical voters and frame this election as a choice between Joe Biden – a fighter for American families – and Donald Trump – a convicted criminal who is running a campaign of revenge and retribution focused only on himself."
June was celebrated by Biden's reelection campaign, the Democratic National Committee (DNC), and joint fundraising committees as their highest fundraising month to date, amassing $127 million.
According to the campaign, $38 million of that total was contributed in the days following last Thursday's first presidential debate, which sparked numerous calls for Biden to withdraw from the race.
Joe Biden and his campaign drew criticism as they announced on Friday their plans to launch a $50 million battleground state advertising campaign.
A user wrote on X, "So he's just going to WASTE his donors' money... cool, cool," while one added, "The corporate oligarchy will not go quietly into the night."
so he's just going to WASTE his donors money... cool, cool
— Real Rationalist (@aBESTway) July 6, 2024
The corporate oligarchy will not go quietly into the night.
— Greg Guy 🎯 (@BoberMarley) July 5, 2024
A person also stated, "Both should resign. First VP steps down to be replaced with a new VP (popular female Governor). Then, our beloved President Joe Biden resigns and releases his delegates to new VP who becomes president," whereas one mentioned, "That's a lot of money to flush." [sic]
Both should resign. First VP steps down to be replaced with a new VP (popular female Governor) . Then, our beloved President Joe Biden resigns and releases his delegates to new VP who becomes president. New Pres selects her new VP. All before convention. We need those soccer moms
— Habon Addou (@habon_addou) July 5, 2024
That's a lot of money to flush.
— Dale Mills (far flung)👽 (@dalecmills2) July 6, 2024
A user also commented, "Scrambling because they’ve already lost and they know it."
Scrambling because they’ve already lost and they know it.
— United States Politics (@ADT_2024) July 5, 2024