President Joe Biden is pulling out all the stops with a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles. Featuring Barack Obama and Hollywood icons George Clooney and Julia Roberts, this event is set to electrify Biden’s campaign.
Biden’s Star-Studded Fundraiser
President Joe Biden’s campaign is gearing up for a high-profile fundraiser in Los Angeles next month. Former President Barack Obama and Hollywood icons George Clooney and Julia Roberts are slated to headline the event.
Aiming to Close the Cash Gap
The event aims to boost Biden’s fundraising efforts as Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee work to narrow the financial gap. With Trump securing the GOP nomination, he now has full access to Republican fundraising resources.
Engaging Grassroots Donors
Set for mid-June, the fundraiser will feature a contest with Clooney and Roberts to engage grassroots donors. The two stars will also lend their names to campaign emails and texts to attract more contributions.
Replicating Past Success
This Los Angeles event follows a successful fundraiser in New York City with Obama and Bill Clinton, which raised $26 million. Biden’s campaign says it was a Democratic fundraising record for a single event. Biden is also planning a fundraiser with Bill and Hillary Clinton on the East Coast early this summer.
Cash Advantage Over Trump
Biden’s campaign has enjoyed a cash advantage over Trump for months, allowing for extensive infrastructure development in battleground states. A Biden adviser acknowledged that Trump will try to close the gap but emphasized the strategic advantage gained from early fundraising.
Recent Fundraising Success
Biden just wrapped up a West Coast fundraising tour, pulling in $10 million in two days. This information was provided by a source familiar with the total amount.
Preparing for New Financial Disclosures
As the campaign braces for new finance filings, it anticipates Trump’s campaign might show significant gains. However, Biden’s campaign ended March with $85.5 million in cash, nearly tripling Trump’s haul for that month.
March Fundraising Boost
Biden’s strong March fundraising was highlighted by a three-presidents event at Radio City Music Hall. Trump quickly responded with his own high-dollar fundraiser in Palm Beach, Florida, raising $50.5 million.
Republican Fundraising Surge
The Republican National Committee, alongside the Trump campaign, expects to report $76 million raised in April. This follows Trump’s secured nomination, enabling full use of GOP fundraising tools.
Biden’s April Fundraising Strategy
Biden’s campaign will release its April figures closer to the May 20 deadline. A campaign official noted Trump’s fundraising boost was anticipated post-nomination, but Biden’s fundraising pace remains robust.
Leveraging Cash Advantage
Michael Tyler, Biden’s campaign communications director, emphasized the strategic use of their cash advantage. This includes ground efforts and strong messaging in battleground states.
Small-Dollar Donation Spikes
Biden often sees spikes in small-dollar donations around major events like Trump’s primary victories and the State of the Union address. However, April was dominated by Trump’s court cases while Biden focused on battleground-state visits discussing key issues.
High-Dollar Fundraisers in April
Biden attended high-dollar fundraisers in Chicago and New York in April. A New York-based donor noted a slowdown in events post-Obama and Clinton fundraiser, but expects a summer pickup.
Obama’s Fundraising Role
Obama remains pivotal in Biden’s fundraising, featuring in digital ads and generating over $17 million through small-dollar solicitations. Discussions continue on Obama’s future engagement, including a recent meeting with Biden’s senior adviser Mike Donilon.
Upcoming Fundraising Efforts
Obama is expected to participate in fundraisers for the Democrats’ Senate and House campaign committees and the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. These efforts are planned to continue throughout the coming months.
