President Joe Biden targeted former President Trump on Saturday, asserting, “He’s not for anything; he’s against everything,” during a visit to his campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware.
Central Theme
Biden’s criticism of the former president, whom he did not name during his Saturday speech in Wilmington, was a central theme in an address where he emphasized the importance of democracy and highlighted his recent surge in the polls.
“He’s Against Everything”
Biden said, “You know, folks are starting to focus in, and the guy we’re running against, he is–he’s not for anything; he’s against everything.”
Threat to Democracy
Biden has portrayed Trump, who is currently facing numerous criminal charges, including attempts to overturn the 2020 election he lost, as a threat to democracy.
Election Significance
Biden reiterated his stance that Americans recognize the significance of the upcoming general election.
Commitment to Democracy
The president said, “I meant what I said back when we announced the first time for president against this guy, and we went up to Independence Hall and made a speech on democracy, and the press kinda thought it was a little bit of an exaggeration, except the American didn’t.”
Worse Behavior
Biden described Trump’s behavior as worse since the last presidential campaign.
Weirdest Campaign
He said, “The guy we’re running against” is “even worse in terms of his behavior than the last time in 2020,” adding, “It’s the weirdest campaign I’ve ever been engaged in.”
International Support
Biden noted that leaders from other nations are supportive of his reelection, alongside a resurgence of domestic backing.
Voters Attention
With nine months remaining until the 2024 election, Biden noted that voters are now turning their attention to the upcoming contest and expressed confidence in his campaign efforts.
Polling Leads
He referenced a recent Quinnipiac poll showing him leading Trump by six points among registered voters in a hypothetical general election matchup.
Good Feeling
Biden said, “I’m feeling good about where we are, I really am,” adding, “People are beginning to focus, and they’re beginning to focus and the polling data, everything is picking up across the board.”
Mixed Poll Results
However, a CNN poll suggests that Trump maintains a four-point lead over Biden, which is consistent with the margin from the same survey conducted in the fall.
Campaign Gains Momentum
Biden’s Saturday address at his campaign headquarters is another indication that the president is intensifying his reelection campaign.
Rallying Support
Vice President Kamala Harris, First Lady Jill Biden, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff were also in attendance, showing their support for the president and applauding during his speech.
South Carolina Primary
On Saturday, Biden emerged victorious in the South Carolina Democratic primary, marking the first officially sanctioned race of the party’s nominating season.
A Landslide Victory
He secured a commanding 96.4% of the votes cast, significantly outpacing his two primary challengers, U.S. Representative Dean Phillips and best-selling self-help author Marianne Williamson.
Winning Statement
The Biden campaign issued a victory statement, noting that in 2020, the South Carolina voters defied the expectations of pundits, reinvigorated their campaign, and propelled them toward winning the presidency.
“Loser” Trump
The statement reads, “Now in 2024, the people of South Carolina have spoken again, and I have no doubt that you have set us on the path to winning the presidency again — and making Donald Trump a loser — again.”
Trump’s Path to GOP Nomination
Trump is also poised to secure the Republican Party’s presidential nomination following his wins in the early nominating contests in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Mass Deportations
Throughout his campaign, the former president has depicted Biden as frail and mentally declining, stressing his rhetoric on immigration at the southern border and pledging mass deportations if reelected for a second term.
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