Democrats in close races are reluctant to campaign alongside Biden unless he diverts attention away from himself
Eagerness to Support President Joe Biden in 2024 Campaign Varies Among Democratic Lawmakers
According to a CNN report, the level of support for President Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign among Democratic lawmakers seems to be mixed.
Campaigning alongside an incumbent president typically generates excitement among party members. However, Biden’s approval rating has remained around 40% for the past two years, and his age has received negative attention following the release of special counsel Robert Hur’s report earlier this month. As a result, many Democrats, particularly those in swing districts, are being selective about how much they want to campaign with Biden. Numerous candidates and staffers have expressed that they only wish to appear with Biden if the focus is on their district rather than his presidential campaign.
Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY): A Unique Approach
Recently elected Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY), who won a special election in the Long Island district, did not explicitly align his campaign with the Biden administration. While Suozzi supported Biden’s record, he made comments about Biden’s age and stated that he did not want Biden campaigning on his behalf.
“We all know people — I know 81-year-old people that are in good shape, and I know 81-year-olds that are not in great shape. He’s old, and there’s no question about it,” Suozzi told Good Day New York.
Biden officials, however, argue that Suozzi’s strategy of distancing himself from Biden may not be well received in all districts. They also point out that Suozzi’s election campaign involved significant advertising funded by the Biden campaign.
Rep. Don Davis (D-NC): Advocating for Constituents
The Biden campaign aims to win over North Carolina in the general election, a state that former President Donald Trump won in both 2020 and 2016. Rep. Don Davis (D-NC), who represents a district with many rural communities, is uncertain about whether campaigning with Biden would be seen as an asset in his district.
“When he was there, when I’m here, I’m advocating for the people in my district, whether I agree with the president or not,” Davis said. “What I am saying is, I am going to advocate with any and everybody that has any way of helping people in a gigantically distressed area in North Carolina. I’m just saying, whoever the president is, I’m going to fight for my constituents.”
Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ): Conditional Support
Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ), who represents a typically blue-leaning district in the swing state, is willing to campaign alongside Biden as long as Biden continues to deliver for Arizonans.
“Is he bringing CHIPs Act money that we deserve and need in Arizona? Is he bringing money for our infrastructure, including almost $100 million for I-10 expansion?” Stanton said. “If it’s on an issue that I believe in, that I’ve worked on, then yes, of course I would appear with the president.”
Some Democratic congressmen are eagerly welcoming Biden to their districts and states. Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV), who won his district by 8 points in 2020, sees Biden as an asset to his own campaign and looks forward to the Biden administration campaigning in Nevada.
Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV): Sticking with Biden
Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) points to Biden’s policies working in her district, stating that voters see the improvements and she cannot part ways with him.
“I’ve been riding with Biden from the very beginning, and I couldn’t deny it if I wanted to. But I don’t, because he’s popular in my district,” Titus said. “We had the highest unemployment in the country, and now we’re the fastest-recovering state in the country.”
While Senate candidates publicly express their loyalty and support for President Biden, members of the House appear to be more cautious. Despite private concerns about Biden potentially impacting her chances of winning a Senate seat in Michigan, Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) will publicly campaign with and support the president. Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), who is running to replace Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), plans to be seen with Biden throughout his campaign in Arizona.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is pleased with Biden’s work for Wisconsinites, and her campaign will continue to accept support from the president.
“[Biden] continues to demonstrate he’s focused on delivering good-paying jobs for Wisconsin workers, fighting for lower prices for Wisconsin families, and protecting all of our most fundamental rights and freedom,” said Andrew Mano, spokesman for the Baldwin campaign. “Our campaign looks forward to working alongside the president and Democrats up and down the ticket this year.”
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How do the approaches of Rep. Tom Suozzi, Rep. Don Davis, and Rep. Greg Stanton differ in their support for President Biden’s 2024 campaign
Essmen are enthusiastic about supporting President Joe Biden in his 2024 campaign, while others seem to be more cautious. The level of support among Democratic lawmakers appears to be mixed, according to a CNN report.
Typically, campaigning alongside an incumbent president generates excitement among party members. However, President Biden’s approval rating has remained around 40% for the past two years. Additionally, his age has received negative attention following the release of special counsel Robert Hur’s report earlier this month. As a result, many Democrats, particularly those in swing districts, are being selective about how much they want to campaign with Biden. Numerous candidates and staffers have expressed that they only wish to appear with Biden if the focus is on their district rather than his presidential campaign.
One example of this cautious approach is seen in recently elected Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY), who won a special election in the Long Island district. While Suozzi supported Biden’s record, he made comments about Biden’s age and stated that he did not want Biden campaigning on his behalf. Suozzi’s unique approach of distancing himself from Biden may not be well received in all districts, according to Biden officials. They also point out that Suozzi’s election campaign involved significant advertising funded by the Biden campaign.
Another example is Rep. Don Davis (D-NC), who represents a district with many rural communities. Davis is uncertain about whether campaigning with Biden would be seen as an asset in his district. He emphasizes that his main focus is advocating for his constituents, regardless of his agreement or disagreement with the president. Davis believes in fighting for the people in his district and is open to working with anyone who can help those in need.
On the other hand, Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ), who represents a typically blue-leaning district in the swing state, is willing to campaign alongside President Biden as long as Biden continues to deliver for Arizonans. Stanton highlights the importance of Biden’s support for issues such as the CHIPs Act and infrastructure funding. He is willing to appear with the president on issues he believes in and has worked on.
In summation, the eagerness to support President Joe Biden in his 2024 campaign varies among Democratic lawmakers. While some are cautious and prefer to focus on their respective districts rather than aligning strongly with Biden, others are more enthusiastic as long as they see meaningful results for their constituents. As the campaign season unfolds, it will be interesting to observe how the support for President Biden evolves among Democratic lawmakers across the country.
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