Staff Reports
In the ever entertaining realm of politics, President Joe Biden appears to have pulled a rabbit out of the hat by flaunting a whopping $264 million raised from April through June. His debate performance may have left his party jittery and murmuring for his exit, but Biden’s campaign is adamant about painting a happy picture. It seems as though Biden’s charm still manages to dig deep into donors’ pockets despite the undercurrent of dissent.
Interestingly, the campaign boasted a staggering $127 million raised just in June, making it their best month yet in this election cycle. And with $240 million in cash hoarded away, Biden and his trusty sidekick, Vice President Kamala Harris, are seemingly set to make it rain, regardless of the internal disputes. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump, whom they clearly see as the biggest threat, remains discreet about his fundraising antics for now, despite having $116.6 million secured by the end of May.
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One can almost hear Biden’s campaign team downplay the public unction to pass the baton. They’re harping on the nightmare that might unfold if Biden were to step aside, leading to what sounds like an apocalyptic Democratic convention next month. They’ve suggested that replacing Biden would usher in chaos, leading to a political knockdown, drag-brawl as Democrats scramble for a contender, thereby giving Trump a free pass to sweet-talk voters without competition.
In what could only be described as a theatrical email, Biden’s deputy campaign manager lambasted the so-called “bedwetting brigade” – those Democrats squealing for a change – stating that such a move would be the best present they could give Trump. According to the campaign, voters have chosen Biden, and to dispose of him now would mean chaos, internal strife, and penniless candidacy leading into the general election—a clear recipe for disaster.
To add some pizzazz, the campaign proudly paraded the grassroots support they’ve garnered, hooting about how half of Biden’s second-quarter treasure chest came from individual donors. The days following the raucous debate saw Biden raking in $38 million. They called it the best grassroots fundraising surge they’ve ever seen, with nearly half of these donations pouring in from first-time contributors.
While boasting their small-dollar donors, the campaign crowed about the 1.3 times more recurring donations compared to the 2020 cycle. Tales of the 95 percent of donations being less than $200 only amplified their claim of strong grassroots backing. However, loud whispers among Democrats calling for a replacement grow louder, with representatives like Jamie Raskin and Mike Quigley suggesting Biden might want to re-evaluate his role heading into the November elections.
But hey, who needs logic when you have boatloads of cash and a bedwetting brigade to blame for all the woes? Stay tuned for the next chapter in this grand political soap opera.
