The Daily Biden’s Campaign of Isolation
Apr 30, 2020
Alex Burns, a national politics reporter for The New York Times, dives into Joe Biden's unprecedented campaign from quarantine during COVID-19. He discusses the challenges Biden faces in achieving visibility while isolated and the innovative virtual strategies that have emerged. The conversation includes a comparison of Biden's strategic approach to campaigning amid public health concerns versus Trump’s traditional methods. Burns also highlights how the pandemic has compelled candidates to adapt their strategies in a rapidly changing political landscape.
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Biden's Virtual Campaign
- Biden's virtual campaign includes rope lines, town halls, and endorsement events.
- These events sometimes feel stilted and artificial compared to in-person events.
Uneven Playing Field
- Biden faces a publicity disadvantage compared to Trump.
- Trump benefits from daily briefings as an incumbent president during a crisis.
Biden's Isolation Advantage
- Biden's relative invisibility might be beneficial.
- Trump's constant visibility hasn't improved his falling approval ratings.
