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Philadelphia and Pennsylvania have seen several visits from President Biden throughout his presidency due to the importance of the state’s vote in general elections. Some Democrats are urging the President and his campaign to reach out to more parts of the Keystone State. Pennsylvania is a battleground state, and while Biden won it in 2020, polling shows his coalition of voters there is at risk of fracturing for the 2024 election.
President Biden’s affection for Philadelphia and campaign efforts
President Biden has an affinity for Philadelphia, and has frequented the city as part of his campaign efforts more than any other location this year, and throughout his presidency. The city and its increasingly Democratic suburbs are critical, having cast one-third of Pennsylvania’s total votes during the last election.
Vice President’s visit to promote student debt forgiveness
On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Philadelphia, her third trip since last summer, to endorse the Biden administration’s student debt forgiveness initiative.
Calls to expand campaign efforts across Pennsylvania
Democrats are urging Mr. Biden to expand his campaign beyond Philadelphia and reach out to the Keystone State’s broader electorate. Former U.S. Representative Conor Lamb hopes Biden will extend his reach this time, having narrowly won Pennsylvania last election.
Biden’s 2020 victory and efforts to retain diverse voter coalition
Biden’s 2020 victory was not solely due to Philadelphia; his success in Pittsburgh, smaller cities, and swing counties also strengthened his position. His efforts to unite a diverse voter base will be crucial to his success in 2024, as polling shows this coalition is at risk of fracturing.
Biden’s campaign strategy and visits
So far, Biden has visited Philadelphia and its suburbs thrice this year, and his campaign indicates a robust approach is being taken, with 14 offices opened across Pennsylvania last month. Biden is expected to campaign in western Pennsylvania in the imminent future.
Trump’s limited presence in Pennsylvania
Trump, in contrast, has made limited appearances in Pennsylvania and has yet to open an office in the state. His engagements have included a National Rifle Association event in Harrisburg and a sneaker convention in Philadelphia.
Challenges facing Biden in Pennsylvania
Despite securing his nomination, Biden is trailing in national polls. Polls show Trump leading narrowly in Pennsylvania, making it near impossible for Biden to win the presidency without securing the state’s 19 electoral votes.
Democratic success in Pennsylvania and Biden’s personal connection
Democrats have been successful at the ballot box in Pennsylvania, capturing the governorship and a Senate seat in 2022. Biden’s personal connection to Philadelphia and Pennsylvania adds to his appeal, with the president spending a large part of his childhood in Scranton, and his wife Jill hailing from the Philadelphia suburbs.
Biden’s outreach efforts towards the Hispanic community
Biden’s outreach to the Hispanic community in cities like Allentown, where Trump is popular, has been targeted. His campaign is also almost certain to revisit his hometown, Scranton, where he maintains close ties.
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