Biden’s First 2024 Rally: ‘I Need You Badly’

President Biden’s Rally in Philadelphia: Winning Back Working-Class Voters

President Joe Biden held an electrifying political rally in Philadelphia, marking his first since announcing his reelection campaign in April. The event aimed to reconnect with white working-class voters, and Biden’s efforts were met with enthusiasm from labor union members.

“For the first time I’m aware of, the AFL-CIO endorsed this early and every union, as well. Because we’re coming together,” Biden expressed at the beginning of his speech.

“I’m more honored by your endorsement than you can imagine. Coming this early, it’s going to make a gigantic difference in this campaign.”

Biden’s Pro-Union Stance and Economic Concerns

Biden has consistently shown his support for labor unions, positioning himself as the most pro-union president in American history. However, concerns have arisen regarding his handling of the nation’s economy, particularly among blue-collar workers who have experienced high inflation surpassing wage growth.

“If the investment bankers in this country went on strike tomorrow, no one would notice it,” Biden emphasized. “But if this room didn’t show up for work tomorrow, the whole country would come to a grinding halt.”

Highlighting Legislative Wins and Economic Philosophy

Biden took the opportunity to highlight his legislative victories, including the creation of 13 million new jobs and 100,000 manufacturing jobs. He also pointed out that inflation has been decreasing over the past 11 months.

“It’s about building an economy literally, not figuratively, from the bottom up and the middle out, not the top down,” Biden emphasized.

The phrase “building the economy from the bottom-up and middle-out” has become a mantra for Biden, who firmly believes that national prosperity stems from a thriving middle class rather than trickling down from the wealthy.

Calling for Fairness and Shared Responsibility

“You’ve carried the country on your back. You’ve carried long enough,” Biden declared during his speech. “It’s time for millionaires, billionaires, and big corporations to pay their fair share. I can get that done, but I need your support.”