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New York Mayor Eric Adams has ended his reelection campaign, potentially shifting the dynamics of the race, with Zohran Mamdani remaining the front-runner and Andrew Cuomo possibly consolidating opposition.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's efforts to help storm-ravaged towns, such as Mayfield, rebuild after tornadoes and floods could potentially dilute the Republican advantage in rural areas and play a key role in his bid for reelection. While some storm survivors appreciate Beshear's response and view him as a consoler-in-chief, others criticize the slow pace of recovery. Republican candidate Daniel Cameron is relying on rural voters to secure victory in a state that has become a GOP stronghold in recent years. Beshear's focus on disaster-stricken areas and economic development during his term is aimed at shrinking the GOP's rural margins and running strongest in cities and suburbs.
President Joe Biden is expanding his lean reelection campaign team by adding three new members, including former Rep. Cedric Richmond as campaign co-chair, former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Rufus Gifford as finance chair of Biden-Harris 2024, and DNC National Finance Chair Chris Korge as finance chair of the Biden Victory Fund. The Biden campaign has been operating with a small team since announcing the reelection bid, but has managed to raise $72 million in the second quarter, giving them more cash on hand than former President Barack Obama had at this point in his reelection cycle.
President Joe Biden addressed concerns about his age and low approval rating in his first public comments on his 2024 reelection bid, saying voters will have to judge "whether or not I have it." Biden, who would be 86 at the end of a second term, said he "can't even say that number" referring to his age. He also noted that he knows the "danger" former President Donald Trump presents to democracy. Biden touted his legislative accomplishments and economic growth, saying "there's a job to finish."
President Joe Biden is expected to announce his bid for a second term as early as next week, coinciding with the anniversary of his 2019 campaign announcement. While his plan to run for reelection has been known for months, the official declaration will ignite an aggressive fundraising effort to help Democrats hold the White House. Biden's aides have been quietly putting an infrastructure in place for a reelection campaign, led by deputy chief of staff Jen O’Malley Dillon and senior adviser Anita Dunn.
President Joe Biden hosted the annual White House Easter Egg Roll and hinted at his expected reelection bid, saying he plans to participate in "at least three or four more Easter egg rolls, maybe five." Biden and first lady Jill Biden addressed the crowd from the White House balcony before joining the festivities, which included egg-rolling competitions and a performance by the cast of "The Lion King." Jill Biden's theme for the event was "EGGucation," incorporating learning opportunities into the festivities. The White House Easter Egg Roll dates back to 1878.