President Joe Biden is focusing on shoring up support in key battleground states as he gears up for the upcoming election against former President Donald Trump. This week, Biden is visiting Nevada and Arizona to highlight his efforts to improve housing affordability, create jobs in clean energy and manufacturing, and emphasize early organizing efforts in these states.
Biden's campaign is particularly targeting Latino voters, a significant demographic in both Arizona and Nevada. The president will launch the 'Latinos con Biden-Harris' organizing initiative in South Phoenix, Arizona, to engage with this crucial voter group.
While Biden won both Nevada and Arizona in 2020, early polling suggests a challenging path to victory this year. Issues such as reproductive rights and democracy are expected to play a significant role in the campaign's strategy to appeal to moderate voters.
The campaign is focusing on mobilizing diverse voters, including AAPI, Latino, Black, indigenous, young, and women voters, as well as union workers. Issues like job creation, protection for unions, and the battle for democracy are central to Biden's pitch in these states.
Arizona and Nevada could see abortion rights provisions on their state ballots in November, which the campaign believes will be crucial for energizing women and moderate voters. The campaign is also highlighting the importance of democracy, particularly in light of Trump's allies' actions in Arizona and Nevada post-2020 election.
Biden's team is looking to activate his 2020 coalition and mobilize new voters in these states. The campaign's March month of action includes visits to every battleground state, with a focus on the western states, the 'blue wall,' and two southern states as key to securing the necessary electoral votes.
The campaign is expanding its battleground operation, with plans to open over 100 new offices and hire 350 new team members, including 40 in Nevada and Arizona. Biden's recent travels to various states, along with Vice President Kamala Harris, indicate a strategic effort to secure crucial swing states and potential pick-up opportunities.
