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BumRushDaShow

(129,376 posts)
Sat Apr 6, 2024, 09:17 AM Apr 6

Biden and Democrats report raising $90 million-plus in March, stretching their cash lead over Trump

Source: AP

Updated 8:00 AM EDT, April 6, 2024


WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign and the Democratic National Committee said Saturday that they raised more than $90 million in March and ended the year’s first quarter with $192 million-plus in cash on hand, further stretching their money advantage over Donald Trump and the Republicans.

The Biden campaign and its affiliated entities reported collecting $187 million from January through March and said that 96% of all donations were less than $200.

That total was bolstered by the $26 million-plus that Biden reported raising from a March 28 event at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan that featured former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Trump is expecting to raise $43 million for his campaign when major donors gather at the Florida home of billionaire investor John Paulson on Saturday. That would set a single-event fundraising record.

Biden’s campaign says the pace of donations has allowed it to undertake major digital and television advertising campaigns in key states and to work with the DNC and state parties to better mobilize would-be supporters before the November election.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/biden-fundraising-192-million-first-quarter-trump-40f48fae38ca76bcbd54fe62edf5795f

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Biden and Democrats report raising $90 million-plus in March, stretching their cash lead over Trump (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Apr 6 OP
Fantastic. Passages Apr 6 #1
What's your take on how that moolah needs to be spent? marble falls Apr 6 #2
I don't know for certain where they want to concentrate right now but Passages Apr 6 #3
Welcome to DU! marble falls Apr 6 #4
How kind of you, and thank you very much. Passages Apr 6 #5
Welcome to DU mahina Apr 6 #15
Welcome to DU! MLAA Apr 6 #12
Thank you very much, MLLA Passages Apr 6 #13
Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Apr 8 #16
Thank you! Passages Apr 8 #18
Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Apr 9 #19
Trump is toast....but oasis Apr 6 #6
This must really burn TFG up TexasBushwhacker Apr 6 #7
Don't forget we have a DU link to donate to Biden/Harris Omaha Steve Apr 6 #8
Achieving Economic Prosperity: Why History Favors Democratic Leadership FightFight Apr 6 #9
Welcome to DU! I hope this becomes an OP soon as possible. Very important info and perspective. mahina Apr 6 #14
Economy Economy Economy PennRalphie Apr 6 #10
If you're listening Donald, that's 1.5 million bibles. progressoid Apr 6 #11
"Coming up: Why the Democrats' bulging war chest spells bad news for Joe Biden!..." Aristus Apr 8 #17

Passages

(144 posts)
3. I don't know for certain where they want to concentrate right now but
Sat Apr 6, 2024, 10:15 AM
Apr 6

thrilled they are out-raising Trump. The DNC, I"'m sure will follow any electoral gaps/concerns we may have going forward with driving more volunteers/offices in respective areas.

oasis

(49,401 posts)
6. Trump is toast....but
Sat Apr 6, 2024, 10:32 AM
Apr 6

don't let up. We must keep up the pressure with our financial support.

Be mindful that "Freedom isn't free" has more than one meaning.

TexasBushwhacker

(20,211 posts)
7. This must really burn TFG up
Sat Apr 6, 2024, 10:55 AM
Apr 6

Not only does he have less money to begin with, but he is diverting cash to pay for his legal bills, so he has even less for campaigning.

FightFight

(2 posts)
9. Achieving Economic Prosperity: Why History Favors Democratic Leadership
Sat Apr 6, 2024, 11:25 AM
Apr 6

Concerned about the economy? Here’s why history suggests voting Democrat might be the solution

.Personal disposable income has grown nearly 6 times more under Democratic presidents
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Surge: GDP growth has been 7 times greater under Democratic presidents, indicating a robust economy under their leadership.
Corporate Profits Soar: Corporate profits have surged over 16% more annually under Democratic presidents, contrasting with declines experienced under Republicans.
Stock Market Returns: Investors have seen 18 times greater returns under Democratic presidents, demonstrating a strong and stable market environment.
In contrast, Republican presidents have added 2.5 times more to the national debt and presided over significant economic crises like the Great Depression and the Great Recession.
Reputable sources like The New York Times, Newsweek, and US News & World Report confirm these trends, highlighting the economic superiority of Democratic leadership.
Recent comparisons further underscore the benefits:

Why Are Republican Presidents So Bad for the Economy? G.D.P., jobs and other indicators have all risen faster under Democrats for nearly the past century. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/02/opinion/sunday/democrats-economy.html

U.S. Jobs, Income, GDP Growth ‘Startlingly’ Higher Under Democratic Presidents https://www.newsweek.com/us-jobs-income-gdp-growth-startlingly-higher-under-democratic-presidents-analysis-1566313

Over the last 6 decades — 60 years or so, history has tended to favor Democratic presidents in terms of economic performance https://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/data-mine/2015/10/28/which-presidents-have-been-best-for-the-economy

During the final 3 years of Barack Obama’s presidency 2014. 2015 . 2016 , the number of jobs added was 1.5 million greater than the number added during Trump’s first 3 years in office 2017 2018 2019 https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/obama-created-more-jobs-trump

Trump inherited a booming economy — and handed Biden a nation ‘in shambles’ https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/trump-inherited-booming-economy-handed-biden-nation-shambles-n1255033

Trump to leave office with the worst jobs record since Herbert Hoover https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-leave-office-worst-jobs-030044152.html

Trump is the first president since WWII to lose jobs during tenure. The U.S. lost 140,000 jobs in December 2020 in the final jobs report of Trump’s presidency. This means the nation has about 3 million fewer jobs than it did 4 years prior, UNDER PRESIDENT OBAMA, meaning Trump will be the first president to lose jobs over his term since employment data was collected in this way. NBC News Now correspondent Simone Boyce explained how it all unfolded.

https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/trump-will-be-first-president-since-wwii-to-lose-jobs-during-tenure-

As the 2024 election approaches, it’s crucial to consider these facts. History indicates that Democratic leadership may lead to a stronger economy and better prospects for all. Register someone to vote

mahina

(17,693 posts)
14. Welcome to DU! I hope this becomes an OP soon as possible. Very important info and perspective.
Sat Apr 6, 2024, 01:59 PM
Apr 6

Aloha e FightFight.

PennRalphie

(125 posts)
10. Economy Economy Economy
Sat Apr 6, 2024, 11:34 AM
Apr 6

That’s how the money needs to be spent here in PA. There are a ton of independents and crossover voters here. They already hate the other guy. They need to be assured Biden is going to continue to be a terrific leader. The way to do that is keep touting the absolute booming economy.

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