Biden Taps Prominent Political Strategists to Lead 2024 Reelection Bid

Get ready for a fresh and familiar team to lead President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, which he officially launched on April 25. Leading the charge as Biden’s campaign manager is Julie Chávez Rodriguez, a senior White House adviser and former deputy campaign manager for his 2020 presidential campaign. As the granddaughter of the late labor leader Cesar Chávez, Rodriguez brings a wealth of experience to the table and will leave her role as director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs to lead Biden’s campaign. With Democrats fearing they are losing crucial ground with Latino voters, Rodriguez’s appointment couldn’t come at a better time.

Joining the team as deputy campaign manager is Quentin Fulks, who spearheaded Sen. Raphael Warnock’s (D-Ga.) 2022 reelection campaign. Fulks has also served as campaign manager for Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and as a political strategist for Emily’s List, a pro-abortion political action committee. With his impressive track record, Fulks is sure to be a valuable asset to the team.

Several prominent names have also been appointed as campaign co-chairs, including Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.), and Veronica Escobar (D-Texas); Sens. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.); Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer; and former DreamWorks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg. With such a strong team in place, Biden’s reelection campaign is off to a great start.

Campaign Launch

Although Biden had been vocal about his intention to run for reelection, he waited until April 25, the four-year anniversary of his 2020 campaign launch, to make a formal announcement. In a video posted on Twitter, Biden said, “When I ran for president four years ago, I said we were in a battle for the soul of America, and we still are. The question we are facing is whether, in the years ahead, we have more freedom or less freedom. More rights or fewer. I know what I want the answer to be, and I think you do, too.” With a clear vision and a strong team behind him, Biden is ready to take on the challenges ahead.