WASHINGTON: During a visit to the White House in June, former President Barack Obama reassured his former running mate, President Biden. He stated that he is fully committed to supporting his re-election in 2024. Three sources familiar with the meeting confirmed the update.
The two leaders discussed the significance of the 2024 election. They were particularly concerned about the continued strength of former President Donald Trump’s base. During the private lunch, concerns were raised about Trump’s base, conservative media support, and the politically polarized electorate. The sources did not disclose specific details of the meeting.
Eric Schultz, Obama’s spokesperson, stated that President Obama is determined to support Democrats in the upcoming elections. He stated that President Biden’s re-election being of utmost importance.
The strategy will focus on making a significant impact. The aim would be to target new audiences with creative methods tied to voter mobilization and volunteer activation. The approach is deliberate to effectively influence the outcomes.
The Biden-Obama conversation took place amidst discussions among multiple Democratic strategists. They argue that President Biden might be in the best position for a successful re-election in a potential rematch against Trump, compared to other potential GOP opponents.
Both camps were cautious in describing the White House visit in June as just a routine “check-in conversation.” They emphasized that such interactions were common. Biden and Obama had a phone call a few weeks before the visit, following the successful resolution of the debt ceiling debate.
Politics was a key topic during the June lunch. Obama and Biden recorded several videos at the White House to raise funds for Biden’s re-election campaign before the quarterly filing deadline. In a fundraising email attributed to Obama, he highlighted the importance of defending democracy against a dangerous anti-democratic sentiment.
