In an effort to "fight to finish the job for the American people", President Biden has publicly announced his decision to shift the headquarters of his 2024 election campaign to Wilmington, Delaware. This marks a significant shift from the President's 2020 campaign, which had its base in Philadelphia.

Biden 2024 Election Campaign : "No Better Place"

Biden, a firm believer in the strength of the American middle class, cites his family values and a deep-seated optimism that stem from his longtime residence, Delaware.

Reflecting on his decision, Biden said, "My family's values, my eternal optimism and my unwavering belief in the American middle class as our nation's backbone comes from my home — from Delaware. That’s why there is no better place for our reelection campaign to have its headquarters."

The Biden 2024 Election Campaign: A Hometown Affair

With echoes of his past - Biden moved to Delaware from Scranton, Pennsylvania when he was just ten and later represented the state in the U.S. Senate for nearly forty years - the decision to make Wilmington the epicenter of his reelection bid seems like a homecoming.

As if to underscore the point, he and Vice President Kamala Harris have expressed pride that their campaign team will "call Wilmington home".

 A Shift From 2020's Remote Setting

Biden's shift to Wilmington contrasts with his 2020 campaign strategy which, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was largely managed in a remote setting.

Despite this, it's worth noting that a substantial part of his 2020 campaign was helmed from Wilmington.

Delaware Ready to Support Biden's 2024 Election Campaign

As the Biden 2024 election campaign begins to take shape, state leaders have already voiced their support.

Delaware Governor John Carney has said the state is "honored" to welcome the Biden team, emphasizing that "Delaware has always had Joe's back - and he's always had ours." Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki echoed similar sentiments, expressing gratification that Wilmington, Biden’s hometown, will serve as the headquarters for his re-election.

 Biden's 2024 Campaign: The Opposition

Running against Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and best-selling author Marianne Williamson in the 2024 Democratic primary, the most recent national poll suggests Biden has substantial support.

The Fox News national poll showed 64% of likely Democratic presidential primary voters backing Biden, with Kennedy and Williamson at 17% and 10% respectively.

Campaign Fundraising

On the fundraising front, the Biden-Harris campaign, in partnership with the Democratic National Committee and their joint fundraising committees, raised an impressive $72 million in the second quarter of the year.

This is significantly more than the GOP frontrunner, former President Donald Trump, who garnered just north of $35 million in the same period.