Hillary Clinton is taking on a significant role in supporting Joe Biden's potential re-election in 2024. She recently hosted a fundraiser that gathered close to a million dollars for Biden's campaign, supported by the Women's Leadership Forum. Alongside fundraising, Clinton is emerging as a prominent surrogate for Biden, particularly amidst concerns about his support among young voters and criticisms regarding issues like inflation and foreign policy, especially concerning Israel and Gaza.
Clinton has defended Biden's stance on issues like the Israel-Palestine conflict, arguing against a full ceasefire to prevent Hamas from rearming. Her forceful defenses of Biden's positions, coupled with her fundraising prowess, indicate an expanding role in his re-election campaign.
Reports suggest her role may amplify further in 2024, with Barack Obama also anticipated to join in supporting Biden's re-election bid.
Key Points:
1. Hillary Clinton, former US Secretary of State, is emerging as a crucial figure in supporting President Joe Biden's 2024 re-election bid, anticipated to play a prominent role in strengthening his voter base.
2. Clinton recently hosted a successful fundraiser in Washington, D.C., at her White-Haven estate, backed by the Women's Leadership Forum, securing close to one million dollars in donations for Biden's campaign. Former President Bill Clinton also made an appearance during this event.
3. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie suggests that Ron DeSantis' chances of succeeding in the Iowa caucus are slim, projecting a competition between Christie, Trump, and Nikki Haley.
4. Apart from fundraising, Clinton is actively engaging as a significant surrogate for Biden's re-election campaign.
5. Biden faces challenges with the youth demographic, particularly between 18 and 29, raising concerns about both Trump's and Biden's abilities to address critical issues due to age and alleged cognitive decline, as well as criticisms regarding Biden's economic policies resulting in high inflation.
6. Criticism of Biden's unwavering support for the Israeli government, which led to civilian casualties in Gaza, has led some Palestinian voters who supported Biden in 2020 to pledge not to support him in 2024.
7. Clinton has defended Biden's stance on Israel, arguing against a full ceasefire, claiming it could empower Hamas and perpetuate violence as part of Iran's "axis of resistance."
8. Her defense of Biden's policies, coupled with her effective fundraising, signals her growing involvement in his re-election campaign, as reported by NBC News.
9. In 2024, Clinton is expected to assume a more significant role, alongside former President Barack Obama, who is also anticipated to publicly support Biden's re-election, as per the Washington Examiner.
10. Clinton's multifaceted support, from fundraising to defending Biden's positions, showcases her expanding influence in bolstering Biden's re-election efforts.
(With Agency Inputs)
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