Democrats are strategizing to counter the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee by allocating $15 million for campaign operations in seven crucial swing states. The Democratic National Committee revealed the plan to invest in state parties to enhance field offices and staff numbers. This funding will support the existing network of 217 coordinated campaign offices collaborating for Biden’s re-election in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
The allocated amounts for the swing states include nearly $3 million for Wisconsin, almost $2 million for Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Nevada, close to $1.5 million for Arizona, over $1.2 million for North Carolina, and more than $1 million for Georgia. This investment was arranged before the recent incident involving former President Donald Trump at a rally but Biden’s team did adjust their strategy following the event.
In response, Trump’s campaign has been actively establishing field offices, specifically targeting key voter demographics, in partnership with the Republican National Committee. The Democratic National Committee has consistently emphasized the importance of building a strong ground game to potentially impact what is projected to be a closely contested election. Despite some internal party concerns about Biden’s candidacy, efforts are ongoing to dispel doubts and demonstrate his ability to secure a victory in November and handle a second term.
The DNC aims to utilize the investment to set up new field offices, enhance data accuracy for state parties, and improve coordination for down-ballot races. DNC Chair Jaime Harrison expressed confidence in the ground operations, stating that victory hinges on grassroots efforts and turnout in battleground states. State officials, such as Arizona Democratic Party chair Yolanda Bejarano, welcomed the investment as they continue to engage with voters and disseminate campaign messaging through various channels.
