During a recent conference for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, President Biden spoke about his differences with his opponent in terms of their upbringing and beliefs about wealth and hard work. He emphasized how he grew up working hard and paying taxes, in contrast to his opponent’s belief that inheriting wealth is the best way to get rich. Biden used this opportunity to take jabs at Trump’s lifestyle, particularly his Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, Fla., highlighting the stark differences between his hometown of Scranton, Pa., and the former president’s extravagant lifestyle.
President Biden has been focusing on rebuilding the coalition that brought him to the White House in 2020, particularly targeting union workers. In 2016, union households had shifted from blue to red, contributing to Trump’s victory in states like Michigan. However, Biden was able to win back these crucial states in the 2020 election by appealing to their interests and showing his support for unions through actions such as joining a picket line with autoworkers last year. Overall, Biden is working hard to secure the support of union workers and demonstrate his commitment to their issues as he campaigns for reelection.