2024 Presidential Campaign Fundraising and Ground Game
President Joe Biden has a significant fundraising advantage over Donald Trump, allowing him to build a larger campaign operation in battleground states. Biden's strategy focuses on mobilizing voters through a robust ground game and advertising blitz. Trump's campaign appears to be conserving cash for a later blitz. Both campaigns express confidence in their prospects, while facing challenges such as Biden's low approval ratings and Trump's legal issues.
Key Points
- Biden has $71 million cash on hand, more than double Trump's campaign funds
- Biden has 300 paid staffers across nine states and 100 offices in key areas
- Trump's campaign appears to be conserving cash for a later blitz
- Both campaigns express confidence despite challenges
Pros
- Biden has a substantial fundraising advantage over Trump
- Biden's campaign operation is expanding and well-staffed in key battleground states
Cons
- Biden faces challenges such as low approval ratings and doubts about his age and fitness
- Trump's campaign is at a nascent stage in terms of staffing levels