MCCLEAN, Virginia (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s re-election effort raised $8.1 million at a fundraiser on Tuesday in Virginia, where Biden, joined by former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, warned against a second presidential term from Republican rival Donald Trump.
Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe hosted the event at his home in McClean, Virginia. Recent polls have shown Biden and Trump virtually tied in the state ahead of November’s election.
Biden and the Clintons on Tuesday sought to contrast the incumbent president and former President Trump, whom Hillary Clinton called a “clear and present danger to our country and the world.”
She also said that Biden’s priorities for a second term include bolstering reproductive rights and lowering costs for Americans.
In his remarks, Biden referred to Trump’s recent criminal convictions, after a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying documents to cover up a payment to silence a porn star ahead of the 2016 election.
“It’s clear (Trump is) worried about preserving his freedom,” Biden said.
“Democracy is on the ballot this year,” he added.
Tuesday’s fundraiser was held in Fairfax County, the most populous county in Virginia and one that Biden safely won in the 2020 election against Trump. Biden also won the state, receiving 54% versus Trump’s 44%.
“We have to win Virginia,” Bill Clinton said on Tuesday. “We have to win this election.”
Looking ahead, the success of the Biden Clintons Fundraiser signals strong Democratic enthusiasm in Virginia. The substantial funds raised will be pivotal for campaign efforts, voter outreach, and mobilization.
Additionally, this event set a high bar for future fundraising efforts, reflecting the strategic importance of Virginia in national politics.
Moreover, these efforts will strengthen the Democratic presence in key states.
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