In a tweet, Joe Biden, 78, announced that his “former boss” Obama would join him next week.
Washington:
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has announced that he will be joined by his “friend” and former US President Barack Obama for the first virtual fundraiser next week.
Biden’s campaign announced that Obama will meet and his former vice president for fundraising will take place a week from Tuesday.
In a tweet, Joe Biden, 78, announced that his “former boss” Obama would join him next week.
“My friends, I have great news: next week, I’m meeting with my friend and former boss, President Barack Obama, for a virtual fundraiser. We’d love to see you there,” said Joe Biden Monday. .
The tweet came hours after the former vice president announced that he had raised $ 80.8 million in May for his campaign war chest.
“I am proud to announce that last month – with your support – and the support of so many others – we raised $ 80.8 million, with an average online donation of $ 30 to our campaign,” said Joe Biden in an email to his supporters.
“The past few weeks have shown that we are a furious nation against injustice. We feel it in our bones; we see it in our streets. On top of that, COVID-19 is still a threat. We have crossed the mark of more than 115,000 dead – 115,000 people whose lives were killed too soon, “he said.
The event plans to target tens of thousands of small donors.
In a campaign fundraising email, Barack Obama described this as the most important election in life.
“The most important election in our lives is fast approaching. In November, we are fortunate to rebuild our economy to make it work for everyone. We are fortunate to cover everyone with health insurance” said Barack Obama.
The former president formally approved Joe Biden in April after Senator Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden’s last serious contender, gave up and supported behind the former Delaware senator.
“We are fortunate to declare that no matter what we look like, where we come from or who we love – we are all equal and each of us should have the chance to do what we want with our life,” said said Barack Obama. said.
“This is a critical moment in our history – and we need Americans from all walks of life and all political backgrounds to come together and fight to create a fairer, more generous and more democratic America where everyone has a fair chance, “he said.
Meanwhile, the Biden Victory Fund organized a virtual fundraiser with Biden organized by Senator Elizabeth Warren, Paul Egerman, a retired software entrepreneur, and Shanti Fry, member of the board of directors of the National Center for Learning Disabilities.
Warren’s fundraiser was sold and raised $ 6 million, the most successful fundraiser the Biden Victory Fund has ever had.
In his remarks, Joe Biden addressed the systemic racism the country faces and said that a disproportionate number of black and brown communities are dying from the coronavirus.
Joe Biden then criticized President Donald Trump’s role in removing civil rights protections, calling him by name and his contribution to the country’s current economic state.
