Biden leans on his Democratic predecessors as Trump remains isolated from other Republican leaders https://t.co/LSHDpy4ip1
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 27, 2024
Per the Associated Press:
When President Joe Biden needs advice, there are two people he can turn to who know what it’s like to sit in his chair. Sometimes he will invite Barack Obama over to the White House for a meal or he will get on the phone with Bill Clinton.
The three men share decades of history at the pinnacle of American and Democratic leadership, making them an unusual trio in presidential history. Although there has sometimes been friction as their ambitions and agendas have diverged, they have spent years building toward a similar vision for the country.
On Thursday, their partnership will be on display in what has been described as a one-of-a-kind fundraising extravaganza in New York City to help Biden build on his already significant cash advantage in this year’s presidential election. It’s a dramatic show of force intended to rally the Democratic Party faithful to secure a second term for Biden despite his stubbornly low poll numbers and doubts due to his age (81)…
The display of solidarity is a sharp contrast to Donald Trump’s isolation from other Republican leaders.
Although Trump has solidified his grip on his party on the way to becoming the presumptive nominee, not even his own former vice president, Mike Pence, is willing to endorse Trump’s bid for another White House term. The only other living Republican president, George W. Bush, is not a supporter, either…
The reports from tonight’s big event should be interesting:
President Biden is bringing out the celebrities for high-dollar fundraiser with Obama, Clinton https://t.co/Zsmvnq66Fe
— Joey Garrison (@joeygarrison) March 27, 2024
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